thất sắc
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [tʰət̚˧˦ sak̚˧˦]Huế [tʰək̚˦˧˥ ʂak̚˦˧˥]Saigon [tʰək̚˦˥ ʂak̚˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
thất sắc means to turn pale.
Chinese characters: 失色
Meanings of thất sắc in English
Verb
- to show a distorted appearance of one's face; to turn pale
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 失色.
Frequently asked questions
What does thất sắc mean in English?
thất sắc (verb) means "to turn pale".
How do you pronounce thất sắc?
IPA: Hanoi [tʰət̚˧˦ sak̚˧˦]; Saigon [tʰək̚˦˥ ʂak̚˦˥]. Tones: thất — rising tone (sắc), sắc — rising tone (sắc).
Is thất sắc a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. thất sắc is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 失色.