tâm
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) the heart (humanity or compassion)
Register: formal
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(noun) commitment; devotion
Register: formal
Examples
Làm gì cũng phải có tâm.Whatever you do, put your heart into it.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sense 3
Register: formal
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Common questions
What does “tâm” mean?
(noun) the heart (humanity or compassion)
Is “tâm” formal or informal?
tâm is generally formal.
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