hàm ý
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [haːm˨˩ ʔi˧˦]Huế [haːm˦˩ ʔɪj˨˩˦]Saigon [haːm˨˩ ʔɪj˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
hàm ý means a hidden or indirect meaning; an implication; a suggestion.
Chinese characters: 含意
Meanings of hàm ý in English
Noun
- a hidden or indirect meaning; an implication, a suggestion, a connotation, etc.
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 含意.
Frequently asked questions
What does hàm ý mean in English?
hàm ý (noun) means "a hidden or indirect meaning; an implication; a suggestion".
How do you pronounce hàm ý?
IPA: Hanoi [haːm˨˩ ʔi˧˦]; Saigon [haːm˨˩ ʔɪj˦˥]. Tones: hàm — falling tone (huyền), ý — rising tone (sắc).
Is hàm ý a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. hàm ý is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 含意.