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tạp

adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [taːp̚˧˨ʔ]Huế [taːp̚˨˩ʔ]Saigon [taːp̚˨˩˨] browser voice
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tạp means low quality; shoddy.

Chinese characters: 雜

Meanings of tạp in English

Adjective

  1. low quality; shoddy
    • cá tạptrash fish
    • gỗ tạpthird-rate wood

Words with tạp

Etymology

Sino-Vietnamese word from 雜.

Frequently asked questions

What does tạp mean in English?

tạp (adjective) means "low quality; shoddy".

How do you pronounce tạp?

IPA: Hanoi [taːp̚˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [taːp̚˨˩˨]. Tones: tạp — heavy tone (nặng).

Is tạp a Sino-Vietnamese word?

Yes. tạp is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 雜.

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