tam tai
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [taːm˧˧ taːj˧˧]Huế [taːm˧˧ taːj˧˧]Saigon [taːm˧˧ taːj˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
Chinese characters: 三灾 (三 “three” + 灾 “misfortune”)
Meanings of tam tai in English
Noun
- Three consecutive years where one will meet a lot of misfortune or difficulties in life.
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 三灾, composed of 三 (“three”) and 灾 (“misfortune”).
Frequently asked questions
How do you pronounce tam tai?
IPA: Hanoi [taːm˧˧ taːj˧˧]; Saigon [taːm˧˧ taːj˧˧]. Tones: tam — level tone (ngang), tai — level tone (ngang).
Is tam tai a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. tam tai is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 三灾.