thấm thoát
adverb
Hanoi [tʰəm˧˦ tʰwaːt̚˧˦]Huế [tʰəm˦˧˥ tʰwaːk̚˦˧˥]Saigon [tʰəm˦˥ tʰ⁽ʷ⁾aːk̚˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
thấm thoát means passing quickly; fleeting; ephemeral.
Meanings of thấm thoát in English
Adverb
- of time passing quickly; fleeting; ephemeral
- almost reaching a certain amount of time since an event
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 沁 and 脫.
Frequently asked questions
What does thấm thoát mean in English?
thấm thoát (adverb) means "passing quickly; fleeting; ephemeral".
How do you pronounce thấm thoát?
IPA: Hanoi [tʰəm˧˦ tʰwaːt̚˧˦]; Saigon [tʰəm˦˥ tʰ⁽ʷ⁾aːk̚˦˥]. Tones: thấm — rising tone (sắc), thoát — rising tone (sắc).