trầm mặc
adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [t͡ɕəm˨˩ mak̚˧˨ʔ]Huế [ʈəm˦˩ mak̚˨˩ʔ]Saigon [ʈəm˨˩ mak̚˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
trầm mặc means quiet; absorbed in thoughts.
Chinese characters: 沉默
Meanings of trầm mặc in English
Adjective
- literary quiet, absorbed in thoughts
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 沉默.
Frequently asked questions
What does trầm mặc mean in English?
trầm mặc (adjective) means "quiet; absorbed in thoughts".
How do you pronounce trầm mặc?
IPA: Hanoi [t͡ɕəm˨˩ mak̚˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [ʈəm˨˩ mak̚˨˩˨]. Tones: trầm — falling tone (huyền), mặc — heavy tone (nặng).
Is trầm mặc a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. trầm mặc is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 沉默.