tam giáo
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [taːm˧˧ zaːw˧˦]Huế [taːm˧˧ jaːw˨˩˦]Saigon [taːm˧˧ jaːw˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
tam giáo means Taoism; and Buddhism.
Chinese characters: 三教 (三 “three” + 教 “teachings; religions”)
Meanings of tam giáo in English
Noun
- the three principal philosophies that originated from China: Confucianism, Taoism, and Buddhism
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 三教, composed of 三 (“three”) and 教 (“teachings; religions”).
Frequently asked questions
What does tam giáo mean in English?
tam giáo (noun) means "Taoism; and Buddhism".
How do you pronounce tam giáo?
IPA: Hanoi [taːm˧˧ zaːw˧˦]; Saigon [taːm˧˧ jaːw˦˥]. Tones: tam — level tone (ngang), giáo — rising tone (sắc).
Is tam giáo a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. tam giáo is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 三教.