vô vị
adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [vo˧˧ vi˧˨ʔ]Huế [vow˧˧ vɪj˨˩ʔ]Saigon [vow˧˧ vɪj˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
vô vị means flavorless; bland; insipid.
Chinese characters: 無味
Meanings of vô vị in English
Adjective
- literal flavorless; bland; insipid
- figurative insipid; bland; dull; boring; mundane
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 無味 (“flavorless”).
Frequently asked questions
What does vô vị mean in English?
vô vị (adjective) means "flavorless; bland; insipid".
How do you pronounce vô vị?
IPA: Hanoi [vo˧˧ vi˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [vow˧˧ vɪj˨˩˨]. Tones: vô — level tone (ngang), vị — heavy tone (nặng).
Is vô vị a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. vô vị is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 無味.