vô tâm
adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [vo˧˧ təm˧˧]Huế [vow˧˧ təm˧˧]Saigon [vow˧˧ təm˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
vô tâm means absent-minded; heedless; insensitive.
Chinese characters: 無心
Meanings of vô tâm in English
Adjective
- absent-minded; heedless; insensitive; indifferent; heartless
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 無心 (“to have no mind for”).
Frequently asked questions
What does vô tâm mean in English?
vô tâm (adjective) means "absent-minded; heedless; insensitive".
How do you pronounce vô tâm?
IPA: Hanoi [vo˧˧ təm˧˧]; Saigon [vow˧˧ təm˧˧]. Tones: vô — level tone (ngang), tâm — level tone (ngang).
Is vô tâm a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. vô tâm is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 無心.