tặc
verbsuffix Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [tak̚˧˨ʔ]Huế [tak̚˨˩ʔ]Saigon [tak̚˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
tặc means to click; to clack.
Chinese characters: 賊
Meanings of tặc in English
Verb
- to click, to clack, to make sound with the tongue ≈ chặc
Suffix
- suffix for exploitative criminals
- đạo tặca bandit
- sơn tặca mountain-dwelling bandit
- hải tặc / thuỷ tặca pirate
Words with tặc
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 賊. Compare giặc.
Frequently asked questions
What does tặc mean in English?
tặc (verb) means "to click; to clack".
How do you pronounce tặc?
IPA: Hanoi [tak̚˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [tak̚˨˩˨]. Tones: tặc — heavy tone (nặng).
Is tặc a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. tặc is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 賊.