tâm huyết
nounadjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [təm˧˧ hwiət̚˧˦]Huế [təm˧˧ hwiək̚˦˧˥]Saigon [təm˧˧ wiək̚˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
tâm huyết means commitment; devotion; dedication.
Chinese characters: 心血
Meanings of tâm huyết in English
Noun
- commitment; devotion; dedication
- tâm huyết nhà giáoan educator's devotion
Adjective
- heartfelt; sincere; genuine
- committed; devoted; dedicated
- tâm huyết với nghềdevoted to one's profession
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 心血.
Frequently asked questions
What does tâm huyết mean in English?
tâm huyết (noun) means "commitment; devotion; dedication".
How do you pronounce tâm huyết?
IPA: Hanoi [təm˧˧ hwiət̚˧˦]; Saigon [təm˧˧ wiək̚˦˥]. Tones: tâm — level tone (ngang), huyết — rising tone (sắc).
Is tâm huyết a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. tâm huyết is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 心血.