tiếu lâm
adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [tiəw˧˦ ləm˧˧]Huế [tiw˨˩˦ ləm˧˧]Saigon [tiw˦˥ ləm˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
tiếu lâm means comedic; humorous; funny.
Chinese characters: 笑林
Meanings of tiếu lâm in English
Adjective
- comedic; humorous; funny
- chuyện tiếu lâmfunny stories; jokes
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 笑林, name of a collection of jokes and satirical pieces from Ancient China.
Frequently asked questions
What does tiếu lâm mean in English?
tiếu lâm (adjective) means "comedic; humorous; funny".
How do you pronounce tiếu lâm?
IPA: Hanoi [tiəw˧˦ ləm˧˧]; Saigon [tiw˦˥ ləm˧˧]. Tones: tiếu — rising tone (sắc), lâm — level tone (ngang).
Is tiếu lâm a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. tiếu lâm is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 笑林.