trắc ẩn
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [t͡ɕak̚˧˦ ʔən˧˩]Huế [ʈak̚˦˧˥ ʔəŋ˧˨]Saigon [ʈak̚˦˥ ʔəŋ˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
trắc ẩn means to feel compassion; to feel pity.
Chinese characters: 惻隱
Meanings of trắc ẩn in English
Verb
- to feel compassion; to feel pity
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 惻隱.
Frequently asked questions
What does trắc ẩn mean in English?
trắc ẩn (verb) means "to feel compassion; to feel pity".
How do you pronounce trắc ẩn?
IPA: Hanoi [t͡ɕak̚˧˦ ʔən˧˩]; Saigon [ʈak̚˦˥ ʔəŋ˨˩˦]. Tones: trắc — rising tone (sắc), ẩn — dipping tone (hỏi).
Is trắc ẩn a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. trắc ẩn is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 惻隱.