thăng hoa
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [tʰaŋ˧˧ hwaː˧˧]Huế [tʰaŋ˧˧ hwaː˧˧]Saigon [tʰaŋ˧˧ waː˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
thăng hoa means to sublimate; to triumph; to prevail.
Chinese characters: 昇華
Meanings of thăng hoa in English
Verb
- to sublimate
- literary to triumph; to prevail
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 昇華 (“sublimation”), from Japanese 昇華 (shōka).
Frequently asked questions
What does thăng hoa mean in English?
thăng hoa (verb) means "to sublimate; to triumph; to prevail".
How do you pronounce thăng hoa?
IPA: Hanoi [tʰaŋ˧˧ hwaː˧˧]; Saigon [tʰaŋ˧˧ waː˧˧]. Tones: thăng — level tone (ngang), hoa — level tone (ngang).
Is thăng hoa a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. thăng hoa is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 昇華.