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bất ngờ.

/ˌɓaːt˧˥ ŋɡɔ˧˧/

VI

Unexpected; surprise; sudden

Tôi nhận được món quà bất ngờ vào sinh nhật hôm nay.

I received an unexpected gift for my birthday today.

Etymology

It comes from Sino-Vietnamese roots: bất means 'not' and ngờ means 'expectation', combining to literally mean 'not expected'.

Memory Aid

Break the word into two parts: 'bất' (not) + 'ngờ' (expect) = remember the direct meaning of 'not expected'.

Quick answers

What does bất ngờ. mean?

bất ngờ. means: Unexpected; surprise; sudden

How do you pronounce bất ngờ.?

bất ngờ.: /ˌɓaːt˧˥ ŋɡɔ˧˧/

How is bất ngờ. used in a sentence?

Tôi nhận được món quà bất ngờ vào sinh nhật hôm nay.