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tâm linh

nounadjective Sino-Vietnamese
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tâm linh means spirit.

Chinese characters: 心靈

Meanings of tâm linh in English

Noun

  1. spirit
  2. rare ability to predict the future

Adjective

  1. spiritual

Etymology

Sino-Vietnamese word from 心靈.

Frequently asked questions

What does tâm linh mean in English?

tâm linh (noun) means "spirit".

How do you pronounce tâm linh?

IPA: Hanoi [təm˧˧ lïŋ˧˧]; Saigon [təm˧˧ lɨn˧˧]. Tones: tâm — level tone (ngang), linh — level tone (ngang).

Is tâm linh a Sino-Vietnamese word?

Yes. tâm linh is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 心靈.

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