ta thán
adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [taː˧˧ tʰaːn˧˦]Huế [taː˧˧ tʰaːŋ˦˧˥]Saigon [taː˧˧ tʰaːŋ˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
ta thán means to upsettingly complain.
Chinese characters: 嗟嘆 (嗟 “sigh” + 嘆 “chant”)
Meanings of ta thán in English
Adjective
- literary to upsettingly complain
- Gã đành ngoảnh mặt đi không một câu ta thán mặc cho miệng đời cứ giật về bủa vây.No pity of great multitude while reluctantly turning away was uttered from him regardless of certain intrusive mocking waves.
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 嗟嘆, composed of 嗟 (“sigh”) and 嘆 (“chant”).
Frequently asked questions
What does ta thán mean in English?
ta thán (adjective) means "to upsettingly complain".
How do you pronounce ta thán?
IPA: Hanoi [taː˧˧ tʰaːn˧˦]; Saigon [taː˧˧ tʰaːŋ˦˥]. Tones: ta — level tone (ngang), thán — rising tone (sắc).
Is ta thán a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. ta thán is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 嗟嘆.