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phân tâm

adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [fən˧˧ təm˧˧]Huế [fəŋ˧˧ təm˧˧]Saigon [fəŋ˧˧ təm˧˧] browser voice
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phân tâm means distracted.

Chinese characters: 分心

Meanings of phân tâm in English

Adjective

  1. distracted

Etymology

Sino-Vietnamese word from 分心 (“to distract”).

Frequently asked questions

What does phân tâm mean in English?

phân tâm (adjective) means "distracted".

How do you pronounce phân tâm?

IPA: Hanoi [fən˧˧ təm˧˧]; Saigon [fəŋ˧˧ təm˧˧]. Tones: phân — level tone (ngang), tâm — level tone (ngang).

Is phân tâm a Sino-Vietnamese word?

Yes. phân tâm is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 分心.

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