thất thanh
[tʰət̚˧˦ tʰajŋ̟˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
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
Examples
– Ông ơi? Tây tới rồi, ông ơ… ơ… ơi! – Má tôi hét thất thanh."Darling? The Westerners have arrived, daaaaarling!" my mother shouted shrilly.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
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?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.