cao niên
adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [kaːw˧˧ niən˧˧]Huế [kaːw˧˧ niəŋ˧˧]Saigon [kaːw˧˧ niəŋ˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
cao niên means elderly.
Chinese characters: 高年
Meanings of cao niên in English
Adjective
- elderly (having lived for relatively many years)
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 高年.
Frequently asked questions
What does cao niên mean in English?
cao niên (adjective) means "elderly".
How do you pronounce cao niên?
IPA: Hanoi [kaːw˧˧ niən˧˧]; Saigon [kaːw˧˧ niəŋ˧˧]. Tones: cao — level tone (ngang), niên — level tone (ngang).
Is cao niên a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. cao niên is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 高年.