tham dục
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [tʰaːm˧˧ zʊwk͡p̚˧˨ʔ]Huế [tʰaːm˧˧ jʊwk͡p̚˨˩ʔ]Saigon [tʰaːm˧˧ jʊwk͡p̚˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
tham dục means greed; avarice; passion.
Chinese characters: 貪慾
Meanings of tham dục in English
Noun
- greed; avarice; passion
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 貪慾.
Frequently asked questions
What does tham dục mean in English?
tham dục (noun) means "greed; avarice; passion".
How do you pronounce tham dục?
IPA: Hanoi [tʰaːm˧˧ zʊwk͡p̚˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [tʰaːm˧˧ jʊwk͡p̚˨˩˨]. Tones: tham — level tone (ngang), dục — heavy tone (nặng).
Is tham dục a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. tham dục is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 貪慾.