thảng bình
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
thảng bình means to lie flat; to be unmoved; to lose passion.
Meanings of thảng bình in English
Verb
- literal to lie flat
- figurative, neologism to be unmoved; to lose passion; to be unwilling to struggle
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 躺平, from Mandarin 躺平 (tǎngpíng).
Frequently asked questions
What does thảng bình mean in English?
thảng bình (verb) means "to lie flat; to be unmoved; to lose passion".
How do you pronounce thảng bình?
IPA: Hanoi [tʰaːŋ˧˩ ʔɓïŋ˨˩]; Saigon [tʰaːŋ˨˩˦ ʔɓɨn˨˩]. Tones: thảng — dipping tone (hỏi), bình — falling tone (huyền).
Is thảng bình a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. thảng bình is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 躺平.