cao nguyên
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [kaːw˧˧ ŋwiən˧˧]Huế [kaːw˧˧ ŋwiəŋ˧˧]Saigon [kaːw˧˧ ŋwiəŋ˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
cao nguyên means highland; plateau.
Chinese characters: 高原
Meanings of cao nguyên in English
Noun
- highland, plateau
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 高原.
Frequently asked questions
What does cao nguyên mean in English?
cao nguyên (noun) means "highland; plateau".
How do you pronounce cao nguyên?
IPA: Hanoi [kaːw˧˧ ŋwiən˧˧]; Saigon [kaːw˧˧ ŋwiəŋ˧˧]. Tones: cao — level tone (ngang), nguyên — level tone (ngang).
Is cao nguyên a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. cao nguyên is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 高原.