thông cảm
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [tʰəwŋ͡m˧˧ kaːm˧˩]Huế [tʰəwŋ͡m˧˧ kaːm˧˨]Saigon [tʰəwŋ͡m˧˧ kaːm˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
thông cảm means to be understanding; to be sympathetic; to sympathise.
Chinese characters: 通感 (通 “through” + 感 “to feel”)
Meanings of thông cảm in English
Verb
- to be understanding (of a situation); to be sympathetic (to); to sympathise (with)
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 通感, composed of 通 (“through”) and 感 (“to feel”).
Frequently asked questions
What does thông cảm mean in English?
thông cảm (verb) means "to be understanding; to be sympathetic; to sympathise".
How do you pronounce thông cảm?
IPA: Hanoi [tʰəwŋ͡m˧˧ kaːm˧˩]; Saigon [tʰəwŋ͡m˧˧ kaːm˨˩˦]. Tones: thông — level tone (ngang), cảm — dipping tone (hỏi).
Is thông cảm a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. thông cảm is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 通感.