tắc trách
adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [tak̚˧˦ t͡ɕajk̟̚˧˦]Huế [tak̚˦˧˥ ʈat̚˦˧˥]Saigon [tak̚˦˥ ʈat̚˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
tắc trách means to perform one's duties perfunctorily.
Chinese characters: 塞責
Meanings of tắc trách in English
Adjective
- to not do one's job conscientiously; to perform one's duties perfunctorily
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 塞責.
Frequently asked questions
What does tắc trách mean in English?
tắc trách (adjective) means "to perform one's duties perfunctorily".
How do you pronounce tắc trách?
IPA: Hanoi [tak̚˧˦ t͡ɕajk̟̚˧˦]; Saigon [tak̚˦˥ ʈat̚˦˥]. Tones: tắc — rising tone (sắc), trách — rising tone (sắc).
Is tắc trách a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. tắc trách is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 塞責.