How do you say “heart” in Vietnamese?
“Heart” in Vietnamese is tim (a heart), lòng (intestines), trung tâm (center).
Vietnamese words for “heart”
- timnounHanoi [tim˧˧] · Saigon [tim˧˧]tim level
a heart; heart
for “heart” meaning: A muscular organ that pumps blood through the body, traditionally thought to be the seat of emotion.
- Tim tôi tràn ngập hạnh phúc.My heart was filled with happiness.
- lòngnounHanoi [lawŋ͡m˨˩] · Saigon [lawŋ͡m˨˩]lòng falling
intestines; guts; bowels
for “heart” meaning: A muscular organ that pumps blood through the body, traditionally thought to be the seat of emotion.
- Tôi phải học thuộc lòng bài thơ này.I must learn this poem by heart.
- trung tâmnounHanoi [t͡ɕʊwŋ͡m˧˧ təm˧˧] · Saigon [ʈʊwŋ͡m˧˧ təm˧˧]trung level tâm level
center; centre
for “heart” meaning: A muscular organ that pumps blood through the body, traditionally thought to be the seat of emotion.
- trái timnounHanoi [t͡ɕaːj˧˦ tim˧˧] · Saigon [ʈaːj˦˥ tim˧˧]trái rising tim level
heart
- Trái tim anh ấy tràn đầy hi vọng.His heart was filled with hope.