thất thường
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
thất thường means inconsistent; following no pattern.
Meanings of thất thường in English
Adjective
- inconsistent; following no pattern
- thời tiết thất thườngunpredictable weather
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 失常.
Frequently asked questions
What does thất thường mean in English?
thất thường (adjective) means "inconsistent; following no pattern".
How do you pronounce thất thường?
IPA: Hanoi [tʰət̚˧˦ tʰɨəŋ˨˩]; Saigon [tʰək̚˦˥ tʰɨəŋ˨˩]. Tones: thất — rising tone (sắc), thường — falling tone (huyền).
Is thất thường a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. thất thường is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 失常.