điềm tĩnh
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
điềm tĩnh means calm and at ease; patient; unflustered.
Meanings of điềm tĩnh in English
Adjective
- calm and at ease; patient; unflustered
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 恬靜.
Frequently asked questions
What does điềm tĩnh mean in English?
điềm tĩnh (adjective) means "calm and at ease; patient; unflustered".
How do you pronounce điềm tĩnh?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔɗiəm˨˩ tïŋ˦ˀ˥]; Saigon [ʔɗim˨˩ tɨn˨˩˦]. Tones: điềm — falling tone (huyền), tĩnh — creaky rising tone (ngã).
Is điềm tĩnh a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. điềm tĩnh is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 恬靜.