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thất thanh

[tʰət̚˧˦ tʰajŋ̟˧˧] 🎙 Say it

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Meaning · English

(adverb) shrilly, screechingly, so loudly that one's voice is about to fail

Adverb

Where it’s used: Used Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora

– Ông ơi? Tây tới rồi, ông ơ… ơ… ơi! – Má tôi hét thất thanh."Darling? The Westerners have arrived, daaaaarling!" my mother shouted shrilly.

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Common questions

What does “thất thanh” mean?

(adverb) shrilly, screechingly, so loudly that one's voice is about to fail

Is “thất thanh” formal or informal?

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