tấp tảnh
verb
Hanoi [təp̚˧˦ tajŋ̟˧˩]Huế [təp̚˦˧˥ tɛɲ˧˨]Saigon [təp̚˦˥ tan˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
tấp tảnh means to be itching; be champing at the bit; be overly eager.
Also spelled tấp tểnh — same word, same meaning.
Meanings of tấp tảnh in English
Verb
- before a verb to be itching, be champing at the bit, be overly eager
- Học chưa thuộc đã tấp tểnh đi chơi.They haven’t even finished learning yet but are already itching to go out and play.
- obsolete to be restless; to feel uneasy, feel unsettled
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, tấp tảnh could be written as 匝𢜫. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Etymology
See tấp tểnh for more information.
Frequently asked questions
What does tấp tảnh mean in English?
tấp tảnh (verb) means "to be itching; be champing at the bit; be overly eager".
How do you pronounce tấp tảnh?
IPA: Hanoi [təp̚˧˦ tajŋ̟˧˩]; Saigon [təp̚˦˥ tan˨˩˦]. Tones: tấp — rising tone (sắc), tảnh — dipping tone (hỏi).