chẳng qua
adverb
Hanoi [t͡ɕaŋ˧˩ kwaː˧˧]Huế [t͡ɕaŋ˧˨ kwaː˧˧]Saigon [caŋ˨˩˦ waː˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
chẳng qua means only; merely; just.
Meanings of chẳng qua in English
Adverb
- only; merely; just
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, chẳng qua could be written as 丕戈. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Etymology
chẳng (“not at all”) + qua (“to cross”).
Frequently asked questions
What does chẳng qua mean in English?
chẳng qua (adverb) means "only; merely; just".
How do you pronounce chẳng qua?
IPA: Hanoi [t͡ɕaŋ˧˩ kwaː˧˧]; Saigon [caŋ˨˩˦ waː˧˧]. Tones: chẳng — dipping tone (hỏi), qua — level tone (ngang).