cẩu thả
adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [kəw˧˩ tʰaː˧˩]Huế [kəw˧˨ tʰaː˧˨]Saigon [kəw˨˩˦ tʰaː˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
cẩu thả means careless; negligent; sloppy.
Chinese characters: 苟且
Meanings of cẩu thả in English
Adjective
- careless; negligent; sloppy
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 苟且.
Frequently asked questions
What does cẩu thả mean in English?
cẩu thả (adjective) means "careless; negligent; sloppy".
How do you pronounce cẩu thả?
IPA: Hanoi [kəw˧˩ tʰaː˧˩]; Saigon [kəw˨˩˦ tʰaː˨˩˦]. Tones: cẩu — dipping tone (hỏi), thả — dipping tone (hỏi).
Is cẩu thả a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. cẩu thả is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 苟且.