tầm thường
adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [təm˨˩ tʰɨəŋ˨˩]Huế [təm˦˩ tʰɨəŋ˦˩]Saigon [təm˨˩ tʰɨəŋ˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
tầm thường means commonplace; mediocre; trivial.
Chinese characters: 尋常
Meanings of tầm thường in English
Adjective
- commonplace; mediocre; trivial; ordinary
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 尋常.
Frequently asked questions
What does tầm thường mean in English?
tầm thường (adjective) means "commonplace; mediocre; trivial".
How do you pronounce tầm thường?
IPA: Hanoi [təm˨˩ tʰɨəŋ˨˩]; Saigon [təm˨˩ tʰɨəŋ˨˩]. Tones: tầm — falling tone (huyền), thường — falling tone (huyền).
Is tầm thường a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. tầm thường is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 尋常.