vi ba
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [vi˧˧ ʔɓaː˧˧]Huế [vɪj˧˧ ʔɓaː˧˧]Saigon [vɪj˧˧ ʔɓaː˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
vi ba means microwave.
Chinese characters: 微波 (微 “micro-” + 波 “wave”)
Meanings of vi ba in English
Noun
- microwave ≈ vi sóng
Words with vi ba
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 微波, composed of 微 (“micro-”) and 波 (“wave”).
Frequently asked questions
What does vi ba mean in English?
vi ba (noun) means "microwave".
How do you pronounce vi ba?
IPA: Hanoi [vi˧˧ ʔɓaː˧˧]; Saigon [vɪj˧˧ ʔɓaː˧˧]. Tones: vi — level tone (ngang), ba — level tone (ngang).
Is vi ba a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. vi ba is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 微波.