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