sám hối
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [saːm˧˦ hoj˧˦]Huế [ʂaːm˦˧˥ hoj˨˩˦]Saigon [ʂaːm˦˥ hoj˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
sám hối means to repent.
Chinese characters: 懺悔
Meanings of sám hối in English
Verb
- to repent
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 懺悔.
Frequently asked questions
What does sám hối mean in English?
sám hối (verb) means "to repent".
How do you pronounce sám hối?
IPA: Hanoi [saːm˧˦ hoj˧˦]; Saigon [ʂaːm˦˥ hoj˦˥]. Tones: sám — rising tone (sắc), hối — rising tone (sắc).
Is sám hối a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. sám hối is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 懺悔.