thím
noun
Hanoi [tʰim˧˦]Huế [tʰim˦˧˥]Saigon [tʰim˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
thím means paternal aunt-in-law; father's younger brother's wife.
Meanings of thím in English
Noun
- paternal aunt-in-law, father's younger brother's wife
- slang term of endearment among male homosexuals
Synonyms and antonyms of thím
Synonyms
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, thím could be written as 嬸. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Etymology
Non-Sino-Vietnamese reading of Chinese 嬸 (SV: thẩm).
Frequently asked questions
What does thím mean in English?
thím (noun) means "paternal aunt-in-law; father's younger brother's wife".
How do you pronounce thím?
IPA: Hanoi [tʰim˧˦]; Saigon [tʰim˦˥]. Tones: thím — rising tone (sắc).