cao nhã
adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [kaːw˧˧ ɲaː˦ˀ˥]Huế [kaːw˧˧ ɲaː˧˨]Saigon [kaːw˧˧ ɲaː˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
cao nhã means well-mannered; refined.
Chinese characters: 高雅
Meanings of cao nhã in English
Adjective
- well-mannered; refined
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 高雅.
Frequently asked questions
What does cao nhã mean in English?
cao nhã (adjective) means "well-mannered; refined".
How do you pronounce cao nhã?
IPA: Hanoi [kaːw˧˧ ɲaː˦ˀ˥]; Saigon [kaːw˧˧ ɲaː˨˩˦]. Tones: cao — level tone (ngang), nhã — creaky rising tone (ngã).
Is cao nhã a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. cao nhã is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 高雅.