bi tâm
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ʔɓi˧˧ təm˧˧]Huế [ʔɓɪj˧˧ təm˧˧]Saigon [ʔɓɪj˧˧ təm˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
bi tâm means compassion; pity.
Chinese characters: 悲心 (悲 “sad; sorrowful” + 心 “heart”)
Meanings of bi tâm in English
Noun
- compassion; pity
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 悲心, composed of 悲 (“sad; sorrowful”) and 心 (“heart”).
Frequently asked questions
What does bi tâm mean in English?
bi tâm (noun) means "compassion; pity".
How do you pronounce bi tâm?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔɓi˧˧ təm˧˧]; Saigon [ʔɓɪj˧˧ təm˧˧]. Tones: bi — level tone (ngang), tâm — level tone (ngang).
Is bi tâm a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. bi tâm is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 悲心.