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wá

adverbverb Sino-Vietnamese
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wá means very; excessively.

Also spelled quá — same word, same meaning.

Chinese characters: 過

Meanings of wá in English

Adverb

  1. very, excessively
    • lâu quá không gặplong time no see

Verb

  1. to exceed

Etymology

Sino-Vietnamese word from 過. Doublet of qua.

Frequently asked questions

What does wá mean in English?

wá (adverb) means "very; excessively".

How do you pronounce wá?

Tones: wá — rising tone (sắc).

Is wá a Sino-Vietnamese word?

Yes. wá is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 過.

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