địa tâm
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
địa tâm means geocentric.
Meanings of địa tâm in English
Adjective
- geocentric
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 地心, composed of 地 (“earth”) and 心 (“center”). Compare Chinese 地心說 /地心说 (“geocentrism”) and 地心 (dìxīn, “Earth's core”).
Frequently asked questions
What does địa tâm mean in English?
địa tâm (adjective) means "geocentric".
How do you pronounce địa tâm?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔɗiə˧˨ʔ təm˧˧]; Saigon [ʔɗiə˨˩˨ təm˧˧]. Tones: địa — heavy tone (nặng), tâm — level tone (ngang).
Is địa tâm a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. địa tâm is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 地心.