xuyên qua
[swiən˧˧ kwaː˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(verb) to go through; to pierce; to penetrate; to puncture
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Viên đạn xuyên qua cánh tay ông ta.The bullet pierced his arm.
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 ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(preposition) through
Examples
Làm sao anh có thể nhìn xuyên qua áo ông ta?How can you see through his shirt?
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “xuyên qua” mean?
(verb) to go through; to pierce; to penetrate; to puncture
Is “xuyên qua” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.