tám hoánh
adverb
Hanoi [taːm˧˦ hwajŋ̟˧˦]Huế [taːm˦˧˥ hwɛɲ˦˧˥]Saigon [taːm˦˥ wan˦˥] browser voice
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tám hoánh means a long time ago.
Meanings of tám hoánh in English
Adverb
- a long time ago
Etymology
The second element is a fossilized morpheme. For the use of tám (“eight”) with the figurative meaning of "many", see also tám đời vương. Compare Chinese 八 (bā, “eight, many”), Old Japanese 八 (ya, “eight, many”).
Frequently asked questions
What does tám hoánh mean in English?
tám hoánh (adverb) means "a long time ago".
How do you pronounce tám hoánh?
IPA: Hanoi [taːm˧˦ hwajŋ̟˧˦]; Saigon [taːm˦˥ wan˦˥]. Tones: tám — rising tone (sắc), hoánh — rising tone (sắc).