tạch
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
tạch means of a light cracking sound; typically from a small explosion.
Meanings of tạch in English
Adjective
- of a light cracking sound, typically from a small explosion
- Pháo nổ đánh tạch một cái.The firecrackers let out a crack.
Adjective
- slang unsuccessful; failed
- Thi học kì tạch rồi.I flunked my end-of-semester test.
Verb
- Internet slang, slang to die
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, tạch could be written as 㶤, 𬋗, 𬋚. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Etymology
Compare tách.
Frequently asked questions
What does tạch mean in English?
tạch (adjective) means "of a light cracking sound; typically from a small explosion".
How do you pronounce tạch?
IPA: Hanoi [tajk̟̚˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [tat̚˨˩˨]. Tones: tạch — heavy tone (nặng).