thập ác
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [tʰəp̚˧˨ʔ ʔaːk̚˧˦]Huế [tʰəp̚˨˩ʔ ʔaːk̚˦˧˥]Saigon [tʰəp̚˨˩˨ ʔaːk̚˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
thập ác means the ten demeritorious deeds; a crucifix; cross.
Chinese characters: 十惡 (十 “ten” + 惡 “evils”)
Meanings of thập ác in English
Noun
- the ten demeritorious deeds
- a crucifix; cross
- historical the Ten Abominations (offenses under ancient Chinese law)
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 十惡, composed of 十 (“ten”) and 惡 (“evils”). The "crucifix" sense comes from the shape of the first character.
Frequently asked questions
What does thập ác mean in English?
thập ác (noun) means "the ten demeritorious deeds; a crucifix; cross".
How do you pronounce thập ác?
IPA: Hanoi [tʰəp̚˧˨ʔ ʔaːk̚˧˦]; Saigon [tʰəp̚˨˩˨ ʔaːk̚˦˥]. Tones: thập — heavy tone (nặng), ác — rising tone (sắc).
Is thập ác a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. thập ác is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 十惡.