bán dâm
verb
Hanoi [ʔɓaːn˧˦ zəm˧˧]Huế [ʔɓaːŋ˦˧˥ jəm˧˧]Saigon [ʔɓaːŋ˦˥ jəm˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
bán dâm means to prostitute oneself.
Meanings of bán dâm in English
Verb
- to prostitute oneself ≈ mại dâm
Etymology
bán + dâm. Calque of Chinese 賣淫 /卖淫 (mại dâm).
Frequently asked questions
What does bán dâm mean in English?
bán dâm (verb) means "to prostitute oneself".
How do you pronounce bán dâm?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔɓaːn˧˦ zəm˧˧]; Saigon [ʔɓaːŋ˦˥ jəm˧˧]. Tones: bán — rising tone (sắc), dâm — level tone (ngang).