thấm thoát
[tʰəm˧˦ tʰwaːt̚˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(adverb) passing quickly; fleeting; ephemeral
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
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Sense 2
Meaning · English
(adverb) almost reaching a certain amount of time since an event
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
gần đến một khoảng thời gian nhất định kể từ một sự kiện
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Common questions
What does “thấm thoát” mean?
(adverb) passing quickly; fleeting; ephemeral
Is “thấm thoát” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.