lái tim
noun
Hanoi [laːj˧˦ tim˧˧]Huế [laːj˨˩˦ tim˧˧]Saigon [laːj˦˥ tim˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
lái tim means heart.
Also spelled trái tim — same word, same meaning.
Meanings of lái tim in English
Noun
- literary heart (as seat of emotions)
Etymology
See trái tim. This form is probably from a coastal Northern dialect.
Frequently asked questions
What does lái tim mean in English?
lái tim (noun) means "heart".
How do you pronounce lái tim?
IPA: Hanoi [laːj˧˦ tim˧˧]; Saigon [laːj˦˥ tim˧˧]. Tones: lái — rising tone (sắc), tim — level tone (ngang).