tâm lí
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
tâm lí means psyche; especially concerns; hang-ups or baggage.
Meanings of tâm lí in English
Noun
- psyche, especially concerns, hang-ups or baggage
- tâm lí người tiêu dùngconsumers' concerns
Adjective
- psychological
Words with tâm lí
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 心理, composed of 心 (“heart; mind”) and 理 (“workings”), Japanese 心理 (shinri, “psychological”, literally “workings of the mind”). The Japanese term was also used to mean "intellectual" in contrast with 物理 (butsuri, vật lí, “naturalist; physical”, literally “workings of things”), as a type of discipline that concerned theology, philosophy, politics and law. Compare sinh lí (“physiology”, literally “workings of life”) and địa lí (“geography”, literally “workings of the earth”).
Frequently asked questions
What does tâm lí mean in English?
tâm lí (noun) means "psyche; especially concerns; hang-ups or baggage".
How do you pronounce tâm lí?
IPA: Hanoi [təm˧˧ li˧˦]; Saigon [təm˧˧ lɪj˦˥]. Tones: tâm — level tone (ngang), lí — rising tone (sắc).
Is tâm lí a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. tâm lí is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 心理.