thanh đạm
adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [tʰajŋ̟˧˧ ʔɗaːm˧˨ʔ]Huế [tʰɛɲ˧˧ ʔɗaːm˨˩ʔ]Saigon [tʰan˧˧ ʔɗaːm˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
thanh đạm means simple; frugal and not fussy.
Chinese characters: 清淡
Meanings of thanh đạm in English
Adjective
- simple; frugal and not fussy
- figurative, of life simple and clean; pure and noble
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 清淡, composed of 清 and 淡.
Frequently asked questions
What does thanh đạm mean in English?
thanh đạm (adjective) means "simple; frugal and not fussy".
How do you pronounce thanh đạm?
IPA: Hanoi [tʰajŋ̟˧˧ ʔɗaːm˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [tʰan˧˧ ʔɗaːm˨˩˨]. Tones: thanh — level tone (ngang), đạm — heavy tone (nặng).
Is thanh đạm a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. thanh đạm is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 清淡.