trầm ngâm
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [t͡ɕəm˨˩ ŋəm˧˧]Huế [ʈəm˦˩ ŋəm˧˧]Saigon [ʈəm˨˩ ŋəm˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
trầm ngâm means to ponder; to be pensive.
Chinese characters: 沉吟
Meanings of trầm ngâm in English
Verb
- literary to ponder; to be pensive
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 沉吟.
Frequently asked questions
What does trầm ngâm mean in English?
trầm ngâm (verb) means "to ponder; to be pensive".
How do you pronounce trầm ngâm?
IPA: Hanoi [t͡ɕəm˨˩ ŋəm˧˧]; Saigon [ʈəm˨˩ ŋəm˧˧]. Tones: trầm — falling tone (huyền), ngâm — level tone (ngang).
Is trầm ngâm a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. trầm ngâm is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 沉吟.