tâm thần

[təm˧˧ tʰən˨˩]

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Sense 1

Meaning · English

(noun) mental; mind; spirit

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

tâm lý, tinh thần

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Register: informalConnotation: offensive or derogatory to many

Where it’s used: Used Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes

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Sense 2

Meaning · English

(noun) short for bệnh tâm thần (“mental illness”)

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

bệnh tâm lý

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Register: informalConnotation: offensive or derogatory to many

Sense 3

Meaning · English

(noun) crazy person

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

người điên

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Register: informalConnotation: offensive or derogatory to many

Sense 4

Meaning · English

(adjective) crazy, insane, psycho

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

điên, tâm thần

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Register: informalConnotation: offensive or derogatory to many

Common questions

What does “tâm thần” mean?

(noun) mental; mind; spirit

Is “tâm thần” formal or informal?

tâm thần is generally informal; connotation: offensive or derogatory to many.