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hảo tâm

nounadjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [haːw˧˩ təm˧˧]Huế [haːw˧˨ təm˧˧]Saigon [haːw˨˩˦ təm˧˧] browser voice
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hảo tâm means kind heart.

Chinese characters: 好心

Meanings of hảo tâm in English

Noun

  1. kind heart

Adjective

  1. kind-hearted

Words with hảo tâm

Etymology

Sino-Vietnamese word from 好心.

Frequently asked questions

What does hảo tâm mean in English?

hảo tâm (noun) means "kind heart".

How do you pronounce hảo tâm?

IPA: Hanoi [haːw˧˩ təm˧˧]; Saigon [haːw˨˩˦ təm˧˧]. Tones: hảo — dipping tone (hỏi), tâm — level tone (ngang).

Is hảo tâm a Sino-Vietnamese word?

Yes. hảo tâm is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 好心.

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