dã tâm
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [zaː˦ˀ˥ təm˧˧]Huế [jaː˧˨ təm˧˧]Saigon [jaː˨˩˦ təm˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
dã tâm means harmful scheming intent.
Chinese characters: 野心 (野 “wild; savage” + 心 “heart”)
Meanings of dã tâm in English
Noun
- of anti-communist agents, chiefly crime harmful scheming intent
- dã tâm chiếm đoạt tài sảnthe intent to embezzle
- dã tâm cưỡng hiếpthe intent to sexually assault
- dã tâm xâm lượcthe intent to invade
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 野心, composed of 野 (“wild; savage”) and 心 (“heart”).
Frequently asked questions
What does dã tâm mean in English?
dã tâm (noun) means "harmful scheming intent".
How do you pronounce dã tâm?
IPA: Hanoi [zaː˦ˀ˥ təm˧˧]; Saigon [jaː˨˩˦ təm˧˧]. Tones: dã — creaky rising tone (ngã), tâm — level tone (ngang).
Is dã tâm a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. dã tâm is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 野心.