vô cảm
adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [vo˧˧ kaːm˧˩]Huế [vow˧˧ kaːm˧˨]Saigon [vow˧˧ kaːm˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
vô cảm means indifferent; apathetic.
Chinese characters: 無感 (無 “no” + 感 “feeling”)
Meanings of vô cảm in English
Adjective
- indifferent, apathetic
- numb (emotionally unable to feel or respond in a normal way)
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 無感, composed of 無 (“no”) and 感 (“feeling”), or Blend of vô + cảm giác, or Blend of vô + cảm xúc.
Frequently asked questions
What does vô cảm mean in English?
vô cảm (adjective) means "indifferent; apathetic".
How do you pronounce vô cảm?
IPA: Hanoi [vo˧˧ kaːm˧˩]; Saigon [vow˧˧ kaːm˨˩˦]. Tones: vô — level tone (ngang), cảm — dipping tone (hỏi).
Is vô cảm a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. vô cảm is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 無感.