trầm luân
adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [t͡ɕəm˨˩ lwən˧˧]Huế [ʈəm˦˩ lwəŋ˧˧]Saigon [ʈəm˨˩ l⁽ʷ⁾əŋ˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
Chinese characters: 沈淪
Meanings of trầm luân in English
Adjective
- filled with an ocean of misery
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 沈淪.
Frequently asked questions
How do you pronounce trầm luân?
IPA: Hanoi [t͡ɕəm˨˩ lwən˧˧]; Saigon [ʈəm˨˩ l⁽ʷ⁾əŋ˧˧]. Tones: trầm — falling tone (huyền), luân — level tone (ngang).
Is trầm luân a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. trầm luân is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 沈淪.