thoáng qua
adjective
Hanoi [tʰwaːŋ˧˦ kwaː˧˧]Huế [tʰwaːŋ˦˧˥ kwaː˧˧]Saigon [tʰ⁽ʷ⁾aːŋ˦˥ waː˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
thoáng qua means fleeting.
Meanings of thoáng qua in English
Adjective
- fleeting
- cảm tình thoáng quafleeting affection
Etymology
thoáng (“to pass quickly”) + qua (“through, by”).
Frequently asked questions
What does thoáng qua mean in English?
thoáng qua (adjective) means "fleeting".
How do you pronounce thoáng qua?
IPA: Hanoi [tʰwaːŋ˧˦ kwaː˧˧]; Saigon [tʰ⁽ʷ⁾aːŋ˦˥ waː˧˧]. Tones: thoáng — rising tone (sắc), qua — level tone (ngang).