tả chân
adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [taː˧˩ t͡ɕən˧˧]Huế [taː˧˨ t͡ɕəŋ˧˧]Saigon [taː˨˩˦ cəŋ˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
tả chân means realistic; realist.
Chinese characters: 寫真
Meanings of tả chân in English
Adjective
- realistic; realist
- nhà văn tả châna realistic writer
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 寫真, composed of 寫 and 真.
Frequently asked questions
What does tả chân mean in English?
tả chân (adjective) means "realistic; realist".
How do you pronounce tả chân?
IPA: Hanoi [taː˧˩ t͡ɕən˧˧]; Saigon [taː˨˩˦ cəŋ˧˧]. Tones: tả — dipping tone (hỏi), chân — level tone (ngang).
Is tả chân a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. tả chân is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 寫真.