thanh tra
verbnoun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [tʰajŋ̟˧˧ t͡ɕaː˧˧]Huế [tʰɛɲ˧˧ ʈaː˧˧]Saigon [tʰan˧˧ ʈaː˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
thanh tra means to inspect; to check; to investigate.
Chinese characters: 清查 (清 “clear” + 查 “investigate”)
Meanings of thanh tra in English
Verb
- of a higher authority to inspect; to check; to investigate
Noun
- colloquial official inspector
Words with thanh tra
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 清查, composed of 清 (“clear”) and 查 (“investigate”).
Frequently asked questions
What does thanh tra mean in English?
thanh tra (verb) means "to inspect; to check; to investigate".
How do you pronounce thanh tra?
IPA: Hanoi [tʰajŋ̟˧˧ t͡ɕaː˧˧]; Saigon [tʰan˧˧ ʈaː˧˧]. Tones: thanh — level tone (ngang), tra — level tone (ngang).
Is thanh tra a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. thanh tra is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 清查.