tham mưu
nounverb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [tʰaːm˧˧ miw˧˧]Huế [tʰaːm˧˧ mɨw˧˧]Saigon [tʰaːm˧˧ mɨw˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
tham mưu means staff.
Chinese characters: 參謀
Meanings of tham mưu in English
Noun
- staff
Verb
- colloquial to give advice; to advise
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 參謀.
Frequently asked questions
What does tham mưu mean in English?
tham mưu (noun) means "staff".
How do you pronounce tham mưu?
IPA: Hanoi [tʰaːm˧˧ miw˧˧]; Saigon [tʰaːm˧˧ mɨw˧˧]. Tones: tham — level tone (ngang), mưu — level tone (ngang).
Is tham mưu a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. tham mưu is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 參謀.