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