trằm
noun
Hanoi [t͡ɕam˨˩]Huế [ʈam˦˩]Saigon [ʈam˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
trằm means pond; lake.
Classifier: cái — e.g. một cái trằm (one pond)
Meanings of trằm in English
Noun
- pond, lake ≈ bàu
Noun
- archaic, dialectal earring ≈ hoa tai
Etymology
From Proto-Vietic *p-lam (“bracelet”). Compare with Muong tlằm, lằm.
Frequently asked questions
What does trằm mean in English?
trằm (noun) means "pond; lake".
How do you pronounce trằm?
IPA: Hanoi [t͡ɕam˨˩]; Saigon [ʈam˨˩]. Tones: trằm — falling tone (huyền).
What classifier is used with trằm?
Common classifiers: cái — for example "một cái trằm" (one pond).