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