toạ đàm
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [twaː˧˨ʔ ʔɗaːm˨˩]Huế [twaː˨˩ʔ ʔɗaːm˦˩]Saigon [t⁽ʷ⁾aː˨˩˨ ʔɗaːm˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
Chinese characters: 座談 (座 “to sit” + 談 “to talk”)
Meanings of toạ đàm in English
Verb
- to hold a talk or discussion
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 座談, composed of 座 (“to sit”) and 談 (“to talk”). Compare Japanese 座談 (zadan).
Frequently asked questions
How do you pronounce toạ đàm?
IPA: Hanoi [twaː˧˨ʔ ʔɗaːm˨˩]; Saigon [t⁽ʷ⁾aː˨˩˨ ʔɗaːm˨˩]. Tones: toạ — heavy tone (nặng), đàm — falling tone (huyền).
Is toạ đàm a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. toạ đàm is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 座談.