sàm ngôn
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [saːm˨˩ ŋon˧˧]Huế [ʂaːm˦˩ ŋoŋ˧˧]Saigon [ʂaːm˨˩ ŋoŋ˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
sàm ngôn means slander; calumny.
Chinese characters: 讒言
Meanings of sàm ngôn in English
Noun
- slander; calumny
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 讒言.
Frequently asked questions
What does sàm ngôn mean in English?
sàm ngôn (noun) means "slander; calumny".
How do you pronounce sàm ngôn?
IPA: Hanoi [saːm˨˩ ŋon˧˧]; Saigon [ʂaːm˨˩ ŋoŋ˧˧]. Tones: sàm — falling tone (huyền), ngôn — level tone (ngang).
Is sàm ngôn a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. sàm ngôn is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 讒言.