cáo từ
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [kaːw˧˦ tɨ˨˩]Huế [kaːw˨˩˦ tɨ˦˩]Saigon [kaːw˦˥ tɨ˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
cáo từ means to take leave; to say goodbye.
Chinese characters: 告辭
Meanings of cáo từ in English
Verb
- literary to take leave, to say goodbye
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 告辭.
Frequently asked questions
What does cáo từ mean in English?
cáo từ (verb) means "to take leave; to say goodbye".
How do you pronounce cáo từ?
IPA: Hanoi [kaːw˧˦ tɨ˨˩]; Saigon [kaːw˦˥ tɨ˨˩]. Tones: cáo — rising tone (sắc), từ — falling tone (huyền).
Is cáo từ a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. cáo từ is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 告辭.