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tâm tính

noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [təm˧˧ tïŋ˧˦]Huế [təm˧˧ tɨn˦˧˥]Saigon [təm˧˧ tɨn˦˥] browser voice
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tâm tính means personal character; disposition.

Chinese characters: 心性

Meanings of tâm tính in English

Noun

  1. personal character; disposition

Etymology

Sino-Vietnamese word from 心性.

Frequently asked questions

What does tâm tính mean in English?

tâm tính (noun) means "personal character; disposition".

How do you pronounce tâm tính?

IPA: Hanoi [təm˧˧ tïŋ˧˦]; Saigon [təm˧˧ tɨn˦˥]. Tones: tâm — level tone (ngang), tính — rising tone (sắc).

Is tâm tính a Sino-Vietnamese word?

Yes. tâm tính is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 心性.

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