thất thần
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [tʰət̚˧˦ tʰən˨˩]Huế [tʰək̚˦˧˥ tʰəŋ˦˩]Saigon [tʰək̚˦˥ tʰəŋ˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
thất thần means to lose spirit; to be absent-minded; to be despondent.
Chinese characters: 失神 (失 “to lose something” + 神 “spirit; mind; expression”)
Meanings of thất thần in English
Verb
- to lose spirit; to be absent-minded; to be despondent
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 失神, composed of 失 (“to lose something”) and 神 (“spirit; mind; expression”).
Frequently asked questions
What does thất thần mean in English?
thất thần (verb) means "to lose spirit; to be absent-minded; to be despondent".
How do you pronounce thất thần?
IPA: Hanoi [tʰət̚˧˦ tʰən˨˩]; Saigon [tʰək̚˦˥ tʰəŋ˨˩]. Tones: thất — rising tone (sắc), thần — falling tone (huyền).
Is thất thần a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. thất thần is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 失神.