thông quan
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [tʰəwŋ͡m˧˧ kwaːn˧˧]Huế [tʰəwŋ͡m˧˧ kwaːŋ˧˧]Saigon [tʰəwŋ͡m˧˧ waːŋ˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
thông quan means to clear through customs.
Chinese characters: 通關
Meanings of thông quan in English
Verb
- to clear (something) through customs
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 通關.
Frequently asked questions
What does thông quan mean in English?
thông quan (verb) means "to clear through customs".
How do you pronounce thông quan?
IPA: Hanoi [tʰəwŋ͡m˧˧ kwaːn˧˧]; Saigon [tʰəwŋ͡m˧˧ waːŋ˧˧]. Tones: thông — level tone (ngang), quan — level tone (ngang).
Is thông quan a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. thông quan is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 通關.