thấp thoáng
[tʰəp̚˧˦ tʰwaːŋ˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(adjective) appearing from time to time; flickering
Adjective
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Equivalents & related
Near equivalent
from time to time
Occasionally or at irregular intervals
English
Near equivalent
tuỳ thời
(adverb) from time to time; whenever necessary
Tiếng Việt · via from time to time
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Common questions
What does “thấp thoáng” mean?
(adjective) appearing from time to time; flickering
Is “thấp thoáng” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.
What is the closest equivalent?
“from time to time” (English) — near equivalent.