thanh tẩy
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [tʰajŋ̟˧˧ təj˧˩]Huế [tʰɛɲ˧˧ təj˧˨]Saigon [tʰan˧˧ təj˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
thanh tẩy means to cleanse; to purify.
Chinese characters: 清洗
Meanings of thanh tẩy in English
Verb
- to cleanse; to purify
- Mỗi khi xưng tội, con thấy như dường lòng mình được thanh tẩy vậy.Everytime I confessed, I feel as if my soul was cleansed.
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 清洗.
Frequently asked questions
What does thanh tẩy mean in English?
thanh tẩy (verb) means "to cleanse; to purify".
How do you pronounce thanh tẩy?
IPA: Hanoi [tʰajŋ̟˧˧ təj˧˩]; Saigon [tʰan˧˧ təj˨˩˦]. Tones: thanh — level tone (ngang), tẩy — dipping tone (hỏi).
Is thanh tẩy a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. thanh tẩy is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 清洗.