xem bói

verb

Hanoi [sɛm˧˧ ʔɓɔj˧˦]Huế [sɛm˧˧ ʔɓɔj˨˩˦]Saigon [sɛm˧˧ ʔɓɔj˦˥] browser voice

Syllables · tones

xemlevelngang bóirisingsắc

Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →

xem bói means to consult a fortune-teller.

Meanings of xem bói in English

Verb

to consult a fortune-teller ≈ coi bói

Etymology

xem + bói.

Frequently asked questions

What does xem bói mean in English?

xem bói (verb) means "to consult a fortune-teller".

How do you pronounce xem bói?

IPA: Hanoi [sɛm˧˧ ʔɓɔj˧˦]; Saigon [sɛm˧˧ ʔɓɔj˦˥]. Tones: xem — level tone (ngang), bói — rising tone (sắc).

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.