xuyên qua
verbpreposition Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [swiən˧˧ kwaː˧˧]Huế [swiəŋ˧˧ kwaː˧˧]Saigon [s⁽ʷ⁾iəŋ˧˧ waː˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
xuyên qua means to go through; to pierce; to penetrate.
Chinese characters: 穿過
Meanings of xuyên qua in English
Verb
- to go through; to pierce; to penetrate; to puncture
- Viên đạn xuyên qua cánh tay ông ta.The bullet pierced his arm.
Preposition
- through
- Làm sao anh có thể nhìn xuyên qua áo ông ta?How can you see through his shirt?
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 穿過, composed of 穿 and 過.
Frequently asked questions
What does xuyên qua mean in English?
xuyên qua (verb) means "to go through; to pierce; to penetrate".
How do you pronounce xuyên qua?
IPA: Hanoi [swiən˧˧ kwaː˧˧]; Saigon [s⁽ʷ⁾iəŋ˧˧ waː˧˧]. Tones: xuyên — level tone (ngang), qua — level tone (ngang).
Is xuyên qua a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. xuyên qua is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 穿過.