tâm đắc
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [təm˧˧ ʔɗak̚˧˦]Huế [təm˧˧ ʔɗak̚˦˧˥]Saigon [təm˧˧ ʔɗak̚˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
tâm đắc means to appreciatively learn; to enjoy someone else's company.
Chinese characters: 心得 (心 “heart; mind” + 得 “to gain”)
Meanings of tâm đắc in English
Verb
- to appreciatively learn
- tâm đắc nhiều điềuto learn lots of good lessons/morals
- to enjoy someone else's company
- Chuyện trò với nhau rất tâm đắc.We/They had such a good conversation.
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 心得, composed of 心 (“heart; mind”) and 得 (“to gain”), Middle Chinese 心得. Compare Japanese 心得る (kokoroeru).
Frequently asked questions
What does tâm đắc mean in English?
tâm đắc (verb) means "to appreciatively learn; to enjoy someone else's company".
How do you pronounce tâm đắc?
IPA: Hanoi [təm˧˧ ʔɗak̚˧˦]; Saigon [təm˧˧ ʔɗak̚˦˥]. Tones: tâm — level tone (ngang), đắc — rising tone (sắc).
Is tâm đắc a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. tâm đắc is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 心得.