thanh thoát
adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [tʰajŋ̟˧˧ tʰwaːt̚˧˦]Huế [tʰɛɲ˧˧ tʰwaːk̚˦˧˥]Saigon [tʰan˧˧ 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 →
thanh thoát means delicate; elegant; pretty.
Chinese characters: 清脫
Meanings of thanh thoát in English
Adjective
- of shape, contour delicate; elegant; pretty
- of language light and flowing
- of mind free and easy; relaxed; at liberty
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 清脫.
Frequently asked questions
What does thanh thoát mean in English?
thanh thoát (adjective) means "delicate; elegant; pretty".
How do you pronounce thanh thoát?
IPA: Hanoi [tʰajŋ̟˧˧ tʰwaːt̚˧˦]; Saigon [tʰan˧˧ tʰ⁽ʷ⁾aːk̚˦˥]. Tones: thanh — level tone (ngang), thoát — rising tone (sắc).
Is thanh thoát a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. thanh thoát is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 清脫.