am tường
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
am tường means knowledgeable or insightful.
Meanings of am tường in English
Adjective
- knowledgeable or insightful (about a particular subject) ≈ am hiểuthông hiểu
- Cứ học lỏm trên mạng vậy thôi chứ kiếm đâu ra người am tường về hội họa mà theo.Those who specialize in painting are so scarce in real life that I can only mimic what's taught online.
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 諳詳, composed of 諳 and 詳.
Frequently asked questions
What does am tường mean in English?
am tường (adjective) means "knowledgeable or insightful".
How do you pronounce am tường?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔaːm˧˧ tɨəŋ˨˩]; Saigon [ʔaːm˧˧ tɨəŋ˨˩]. Tones: am — level tone (ngang), tường — falling tone (huyền).
Is am tường a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. am tường is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 諳詳.