cao siêu
adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [kaːw˧˧ siəw˧˧]Huế [kaːw˧˧ ʂiw˧˧]Saigon [kaːw˧˧ ʂiw˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
cao siêu means exceptional; excellent.
Chinese characters: 高超
Meanings of cao siêu in English
Adjective
- of talent exceptional; excellent
- colloquial, derogatory, of words "deep"-sounding; profound
- Cha thầy pháp nghe thì cao siêu đó, nhưng cuối cùng vẫn là bịp.That magican's words might sound like he's on to something, but in the end, a fraud is just a fraud.
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 高超.
Frequently asked questions
What does cao siêu mean in English?
cao siêu (adjective) means "exceptional; excellent".
How do you pronounce cao siêu?
IPA: Hanoi [kaːw˧˧ siəw˧˧]; Saigon [kaːw˧˧ ʂiw˧˧]. Tones: cao — level tone (ngang), siêu — level tone (ngang).
Is cao siêu a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. cao siêu is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 高超.