lâm sàng
adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ləm˧˧ saːŋ˨˩]Huế [ləm˧˧ ʂaːŋ˦˩]Saigon [ləm˧˧ ʂaːŋ˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
lâm sàng means clinical.
Chinese characters: 臨床 (臨 “to attend” + 床 “bed”)
Meanings of lâm sàng in English
Adjective
- clinical
- chết lâm sàngto be clinically dead
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 臨床, composed of 臨 (“to attend”) and 床 (“bed”).
Frequently asked questions
What does lâm sàng mean in English?
lâm sàng (adjective) means "clinical".
How do you pronounce lâm sàng?
IPA: Hanoi [ləm˧˧ saːŋ˨˩]; Saigon [ləm˧˧ ʂaːŋ˨˩]. Tones: lâm — level tone (ngang), sàng — falling tone (huyền).
Is lâm sàng a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. lâm sàng is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 臨床.