tàn độc
adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [taːn˨˩ ʔɗəwk͡p̚˧˨ʔ]Huế [taːŋ˦˩ ʔɗəwk͡p̚˨˩ʔ]Saigon [taːŋ˨˩ ʔɗəwk͡p̚˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
tàn độc means cruel.
Chinese characters: 殘毒
Meanings of tàn độc in English
Adjective
- cruel
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 殘毒.
Frequently asked questions
What does tàn độc mean in English?
tàn độc (adjective) means "cruel".
How do you pronounce tàn độc?
IPA: Hanoi [taːn˨˩ ʔɗəwk͡p̚˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [taːŋ˨˩ ʔɗəwk͡p̚˨˩˨]. Tones: tàn — falling tone (huyền), độc — heavy tone (nặng).
Is tàn độc a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. tàn độc is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 殘毒.