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tầm ma

noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [təm˨˩ maː˧˧]Huế [təm˦˩ maː˧˧]Saigon [təm˨˩ maː˧˧] browser voice
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tầm ma means nettle.

Chinese characters: 蕁麻

Meanings of tầm ma in English

Noun

  1. nettle

Etymology

Sino-Vietnamese word from 蕁麻.

Frequently asked questions

What does tầm ma mean in English?

tầm ma (noun) means "nettle".

How do you pronounce tầm ma?

IPA: Hanoi [təm˨˩ maː˧˧]; Saigon [təm˨˩ maː˧˧]. Tones: tầm — falling tone (huyền), ma — level tone (ngang).

Is tầm ma a Sino-Vietnamese word?

Yes. tầm ma is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 蕁麻.

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