hám
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [haːm˧˦]Huế [haːm˦˧˥]Saigon [haːm˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
hám means to be greedy.
Chinese characters: 噉
Meanings of hám in English
Verb
- to be greedy
- hám tiềnto be money-hungry
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 噉.
Frequently asked questions
What does hám mean in English?
hám (verb) means "to be greedy".
How do you pronounce hám?
IPA: Hanoi [haːm˧˦]; Saigon [haːm˦˥]. Tones: hám — rising tone (sắc).
Is hám a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. hám is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 噉.