táng tận lương tâm
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
táng tận lương tâm means to be cruel; to have no conscience.
Meanings of táng tận lương tâm in English
Verb
- idiomatic to be cruel; to have no conscience
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 喪盡 and 良心.
Frequently asked questions
What does táng tận lương tâm mean in English?
táng tận lương tâm (verb) means "to be cruel; to have no conscience".
How do you pronounce táng tận lương tâm?
IPA: Hanoi [taːŋ˧˦ tən˧˨ʔ lɨəŋ˧˧ təm˧˧]; Saigon [taːŋ˦˥ təŋ˨˩˨ lɨəŋ˧˧ təm˧˧]. Tones: táng — rising tone (sắc), tận — heavy tone (nặng), lương — level tone (ngang), tâm — level tone (ngang).