tán thủ
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [taːn˧˦ tʰu˧˩]Huế [taːŋ˦˧˥ tʰʊw˧˨]Saigon [taːŋ˦˥ tʰʊw˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
tán thủ means sanda.
Chinese characters: 散手
Meanings of tán thủ in English
Noun
- sanda (a Chinese martial art, self-defense system, and combat sport, similar to kick-boxing) ≈ tán đả
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 散手. Borrowed from Chinese 散手 (sànshǒu)
Frequently asked questions
What does tán thủ mean in English?
tán thủ (noun) means "sanda".
How do you pronounce tán thủ?
IPA: Hanoi [taːn˧˦ tʰu˧˩]; Saigon [taːŋ˦˥ tʰʊw˨˩˦]. Tones: tán — rising tone (sắc), thủ — dipping tone (hỏi).
Is tán thủ a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. tán thủ is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 散手.