tha thiết
adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [tʰaː˧˧ tʰiət̚˧˦]Huế [tʰaː˧˧ tʰiək̚˦˧˥]Saigon [tʰaː˧˧ tʰiək̚˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
tha thiết means earnest; ardent; fervent.
Chinese characters: 磋切
Meanings of tha thiết in English
Adjective
- earnest; ardent; fervent
- urgent; pressing
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 磋切, a reversed form of thiết tha (切磋).
Frequently asked questions
What does tha thiết mean in English?
tha thiết (adjective) means "earnest; ardent; fervent".
How do you pronounce tha thiết?
IPA: Hanoi [tʰaː˧˧ tʰiət̚˧˦]; Saigon [tʰaː˧˧ tʰiək̚˦˥]. Tones: tha — level tone (ngang), thiết — rising tone (sắc).
Is tha thiết a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. tha thiết is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 磋切.