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