cao ngạo
adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [kaːw˧˧ ŋaːw˧˨ʔ]Huế [kaːw˧˧ ŋaːw˨˩ʔ]Saigon [kaːw˧˧ ŋaːw˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
cao ngạo means proud; arrogant; haughty.
Chinese characters: 高傲
Meanings of cao ngạo in English
Adjective
- proud; arrogant; haughty
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 高傲.
Frequently asked questions
What does cao ngạo mean in English?
cao ngạo (adjective) means "proud; arrogant; haughty".
How do you pronounce cao ngạo?
IPA: Hanoi [kaːw˧˧ ŋaːw˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [kaːw˧˧ ŋaːw˨˩˨]. Tones: cao — level tone (ngang), ngạo — heavy tone (nặng).
Is cao ngạo a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. cao ngạo is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 高傲.