thâm độc
adjective
Hanoi [tʰəm˧˧ ʔɗəwk͡p̚˧˨ʔ]Huế [tʰəm˧˧ ʔɗəwk͡p̚˨˩ʔ]Saigon [tʰəm˧˧ ʔɗəwk͡p̚˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
thâm độc means wicked; evil in an underhand way.
Meanings of thâm độc in English
Adjective
- wicked, evil in an underhand way
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 深 (“cunning”) and 毒 (“poisonous”).
Frequently asked questions
What does thâm độc mean in English?
thâm độc (adjective) means "wicked; evil in an underhand way".
How do you pronounce thâm độc?
IPA: Hanoi [tʰəm˧˧ ʔɗəwk͡p̚˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [tʰəm˧˧ ʔɗəwk͡p̚˨˩˨]. Tones: thâm — level tone (ngang), độc — heavy tone (nặng).