tâm truyền
[təm˧˧ t͡ɕwiən˨˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(adjective) esoteric (intended for or likely to be understood by only a small number of people with a specialized knowledge or interest, or an enlightened inner circle)
Adjective
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Khổng-tử tuy có nói rằng ngài không dấu-diếm ai điều gì, nhưng phải hiểu rằng đó là ngài nói về phần công-truyền, chứ phần tâm-truyền thì chỉ để ai có biết và có thể hiểu được, ngài mới chỉ bảo cho.While Confucius did say he did not conceal anything from anyone, it must be understood that he was speaking of his exoteric teachings; he only imparted his esoteric teachings to those who already had some knowledge and could understand them.
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Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Common questions
What does “tâm truyền” mean?
(adjective) esoteric (intended for or likely to be understood by only a small number of people with a specialized knowledge or interest, or an enlightened inner circle)
Is “tâm truyền” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.