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tam bảo

noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [taːm˧˧ ʔɓaːw˧˩]Huế [taːm˧˧ ʔɓaːw˧˨]Saigon [taːm˧˧ ʔɓaːw˨˩˦] browser voice
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tam bảo means Three Jewels; Triple Gem.

Chinese characters: 三寶

Meanings of tam bảo in English

Noun

  1. Three Jewels; Triple Gem

Etymology

Sino-Vietnamese word from 三寶.

Frequently asked questions

What does tam bảo mean in English?

tam bảo (noun) means "Three Jewels; Triple Gem".

How do you pronounce tam bảo?

IPA: Hanoi [taːm˧˧ ʔɓaːw˧˩]; Saigon [taːm˧˧ ʔɓaːw˨˩˦]. Tones: tam — level tone (ngang), bảo — dipping tone (hỏi).

Is tam bảo a Sino-Vietnamese word?

Yes. tam bảo is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 三寶.

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