thấm thoắt
adverb
browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
thấm thoắt means passing quickly; fleeting; ephemeral.
Also spelled thấm thoát — same word, same meaning.
Meanings of thấm thoắt 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 thoắt mean in English?
thấm thoắt (adverb) means "passing quickly; fleeting; ephemeral".
How do you pronounce thấm thoắt?
Tones: thấm — rising tone (sắc), thoắt — rising tone (sắc).