phản cảm
adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [faːn˧˩ kaːm˧˩]Huế [faːŋ˧˨ kaːm˧˨]Saigon [faːŋ˨˩˦ kaːm˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
phản cảm means tasteless; upsetting; outrageous.
Chinese characters: 反感 (反 “anti-” + 感 “to feel”)
Meanings of phản cảm in English
Adjective
- tasteless, upsetting, outrageous, tone-deaf, or even revolting
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 反感, composed of 反 (“anti-”) and 感 (“to feel”), Japanese 反感 (hankan, “antipathy”).
Frequently asked questions
What does phản cảm mean in English?
phản cảm (adjective) means "tasteless; upsetting; outrageous".
How do you pronounce phản cảm?
IPA: Hanoi [faːn˧˩ kaːm˧˩]; Saigon [faːŋ˨˩˦ kaːm˨˩˦]. Tones: phản — dipping tone (hỏi), cảm — dipping tone (hỏi).
Is phản cảm a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. phản cảm is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 反感.