an tâm
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ʔaːn˧˧ təm˧˧]Huế [ʔaːŋ˧˧ təm˧˧]Saigon [ʔaːŋ˧˧ təm˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
an tâm means to be reassured.
Also spelled yên tâm — same word, same meaning.
Chinese characters: 安心 (安 “calm” + 心 “heart”)
Meanings of an tâm in English
Verb
- to be reassured
- Đi về muộn nhớ báo trước cho mẹ yên tâm.If you'll come home late, don't forget to call me beforehand, okay?
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 安心, composed of 安 (“calm”) and 心 (“heart”).
Frequently asked questions
What does an tâm mean in English?
an tâm (verb) means "to be reassured".
How do you pronounce an tâm?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔaːn˧˧ təm˧˧]; Saigon [ʔaːŋ˧˧ təm˧˧]. Tones: an — level tone (ngang), tâm — level tone (ngang).
Is an tâm a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. an tâm is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 安心.