am
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ʔaːm˧˧]Huế [ʔaːm˧˧]Saigon [ʔaːm˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
am means small Buddhist temple; small pagoda.
Chinese characters: 庵 Classifier: cái — e.g. một cái am (one small Buddhist temple)
Meanings of am in English
Noun
- small Buddhist temple, small pagoda
- hermitage, secluded hut, cottage
Words with am
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 庵.
Frequently asked questions
What does am mean in English?
am (noun) means "small Buddhist temple; small pagoda".
How do you pronounce am?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔaːm˧˧]; Saigon [ʔaːm˧˧]. Tones: am — level tone (ngang).
Is am a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. am is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 庵.
What classifier is used with am?
Common classifiers: cái — for example "một cái am" (one small Buddhist temple).