ám sát
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ʔaːm˧˦ saːt̚˧˦]Huế [ʔaːm˦˧˥ ʂaːk̚˦˧˥]Saigon [ʔaːm˦˥ ʂaːk̚˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
ám sát means to assassinate.
Chinese characters: 暗殺
Meanings of ám sát in English
Verb
- to assassinate
- kẻ ám sátassassin
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 暗殺.
Frequently asked questions
What does ám sát mean in English?
ám sát (verb) means "to assassinate".
How do you pronounce ám sát?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔaːm˧˦ saːt̚˧˦]; Saigon [ʔaːm˦˥ ʂaːk̚˦˥]. Tones: ám — rising tone (sắc), sát — rising tone (sắc).
Is ám sát a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. ám sát is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 暗殺.