khai tâm
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [xaːj˧˧ təm˧˧]Huế [kʰaːj˧˧ təm˧˧]Saigon [kʰaːj˧˧ təm˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
khai tâm means to begin teaching the alphabet; to initiate; to enlighten.
Chinese characters: 開心 (開 “to open; to enlighten” + 心 “heart; mind”)
Meanings of khai tâm in English
Verb
- to begin teaching the alphabet (to children)
- literary to initiate; to enlighten
Synonyms and antonyms of khai tâm
Synonyms
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 開心, composed of 開 (“to open; to enlighten”) and 心 (“heart; mind”).
Frequently asked questions
What does khai tâm mean in English?
khai tâm (verb) means "to begin teaching the alphabet; to initiate; to enlighten".
How do you pronounce khai tâm?
IPA: Hanoi [xaːj˧˧ təm˧˧]; Saigon [kʰaːj˧˧ təm˧˧]. Tones: khai — level tone (ngang), tâm — level tone (ngang).
Is khai tâm a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. khai tâm is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 開心.