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văn bia

noun
Hanoi [van˧˧ ʔɓiə˧˧]Huế [vaŋ˧˧ ʔɓiə˧˧]Saigon [vaŋ˧˧ ʔɓiə˧˧] browser voice
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văn bia means an epitaph; an inscription.

Classifier: tấm — e.g. một tấm văn bia (one epitaph)

Meanings of văn bia in English

Noun

  1. an epitaph; an inscription

Frequently asked questions

What does văn bia mean in English?

văn bia (noun) means "an epitaph; an inscription".

How do you pronounce văn bia?

IPA: Hanoi [van˧˧ ʔɓiə˧˧]; Saigon [vaŋ˧˧ ʔɓiə˧˧]. Tones: văn — level tone (ngang), bia — level tone (ngang).

What classifier is used with văn bia?

Common classifiers: tấm — for example "một tấm văn bia" (one an epitaph).

Meanings, pronunciation and etymology from English Wiktionary (wiktionary.org, via kaikki.org; CC BY-SA 4.0), reviewed and edited. IPA shown for three accents: Hanoi (Northern), Huế (Central) and Saigon (Southern). The Listen button uses your browser's Vietnamese voice, for reference only. Spotted a mistake? Let NgonNgu know.