tio bo

Questions

How do you pronounce tio bo?

The recorded pronunciation is [t˭jo˦˧ bo˨˦].

What does tio bo mean?

Right?, is that right? (checking agreement or seeking confirmation)

Where does tio bo come from?

Borrowed from Hokkien 著無 /著无 (tio̍h bô, “right?”, literally “correct no?”).

How to pronounce tio bo

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “tio bo”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling ([t˭jo˦˧ bo˨˦]) so you know which sounds to aim for.
3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “tio bo”.
4. Repeat and practice — Say “tio bo” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.