trầm tĩnh
adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [t͡ɕəm˨˩ tïŋ˦ˀ˥]Huế [ʈəm˦˩ tɨn˧˨]Saigon [ʈəm˨˩ tɨn˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
trầm tĩnh means quiet; calm; serene.
Chinese characters: 沉靜 (沉 “to sink, to submerge” + 靜 “quiet, silent”)
Meanings of trầm tĩnh in English
Adjective
- quiet; calm; serene; placid ≈ điềm tĩnh
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 沉靜, composed of 沉 (“to sink, to submerge”) and 靜 (“quiet, silent”).
Frequently asked questions
What does trầm tĩnh mean in English?
trầm tĩnh (adjective) means "quiet; calm; serene".
How do you pronounce trầm tĩnh?
IPA: Hanoi [t͡ɕəm˨˩ tïŋ˦ˀ˥]; Saigon [ʈəm˨˩ tɨn˨˩˦]. Tones: trầm — falling tone (huyền), tĩnh — creaky rising tone (ngã).
Is trầm tĩnh a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. trầm tĩnh is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 沉靜.