cao lương
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [kaːw˧˧ lɨəŋ˧˧]Huế [kaːw˧˧ lɨəŋ˧˧]Saigon [kaːw˧˧ lɨəŋ˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
cao lương means sorghum.
Chinese characters: 膏粱 (膏 “oil” + 粱 “millet”) Classifier: cây, hạt — e.g. một cây cao lương (one sorghum)
Meanings of cao lương in English
Noun
- in compounds rich food
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 膏粱, composed of 膏 (“oil”) and 粱 (“millet”).
Frequently asked questions
What does cao lương mean in English?
cao lương (noun) means "sorghum".
How do you pronounce cao lương?
IPA: Hanoi [kaːw˧˧ lɨəŋ˧˧]; Saigon [kaːw˧˧ lɨəŋ˧˧]. Tones: cao — level tone (ngang), lương — level tone (ngang).
Is cao lương a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. cao lương is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 膏粱.
What classifier is used with cao lương?
Common classifiers: cây, hạt — for example "một cây cao lương" (one sorghum).