tâm sự
nounverb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [təm˧˧ sɨ˧˨ʔ]Huế [təm˧˧ ʂɨ˨˩ʔ]Saigon [təm˧˧ ʂɨ˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
tâm sự means inner thoughts and feelings.
Chinese characters: 心事
Meanings of tâm sự in English
Noun
- inner thoughts and feelings
Verb
- to bare one's soul
- Có gì thì cứ tâm sự với mẹ chứ đừng có giấu.Tell me if something's bothering you, don't keep it in.
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 心事 (“hangup”).
Frequently asked questions
What does tâm sự mean in English?
tâm sự (noun) means "inner thoughts and feelings".
How do you pronounce tâm sự?
IPA: Hanoi [təm˧˧ sɨ˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [təm˧˧ ʂɨ˨˩˨]. Tones: tâm — level tone (ngang), sự — heavy tone (nặng).
Is tâm sự a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. tâm sự is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 心事.