xà bần
noun
Hanoi [saː˨˩ ʔɓən˨˩]Huế [saː˦˩ ʔɓəŋ˦˩]Saigon [saː˨˩ ʔɓəŋ˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
xà bần means debris; rubble.
Meanings of xà bần in English
Noun
- Central Vietnam, Southern Vietnam debris, rubble (of a structure after demolition)
- Southern Vietnam kind of potpourri dish prepared from leftover food ≈ hổ lốn
Frequently asked questions
What does xà bần mean in English?
xà bần (noun) means "debris; rubble".
How do you pronounce xà bần?
IPA: Hanoi [saː˨˩ ʔɓən˨˩]; Saigon [saː˨˩ ʔɓəŋ˨˩]. Tones: xà — falling tone (huyền), bần — falling tone (huyền).