tham tài
adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [tʰaːm˧˧ taːj˨˩]Huế [tʰaːm˧˧ taːj˦˩]Saigon [tʰaːm˧˧ taːj˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
tham tài means greedy for money.
Chinese characters: 貪財
Meanings of tham tài in English
Adjective
- greedy for money
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 貪財.
Frequently asked questions
What does tham tài mean in English?
tham tài (adjective) means "greedy for money".
How do you pronounce tham tài?
IPA: Hanoi [tʰaːm˧˧ taːj˨˩]; Saigon [tʰaːm˧˧ taːj˨˩]. Tones: tham — level tone (ngang), tài — falling tone (huyền).
Is tham tài a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. tham tài is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 貪財.