lâm thời
adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ləm˧˧ tʰəːj˨˩]Huế [ləm˧˧ tʰəːj˦˩]Saigon [ləm˧˧ tʰəːj˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
lâm thời means provisional; temporary.
Chinese characters: 臨時
Meanings of lâm thời in English
Adjective
- provisional, temporary
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 臨時.
Frequently asked questions
What does lâm thời mean in English?
lâm thời (adjective) means "provisional; temporary".
How do you pronounce lâm thời?
IPA: Hanoi [ləm˧˧ tʰəːj˨˩]; Saigon [ləm˧˧ tʰəːj˨˩]. Tones: lâm — level tone (ngang), thời — falling tone (huyền).
Is lâm thời a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. lâm thời is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 臨時.