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