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cao tay ấn

adjective
Hanoi [kaːw˧˧ taj˧˧ ʔən˧˦]Huế [kaːw˧˧ taj˧˧ ʔəŋ˦˧˥]Saigon [kaːw˧˧ ta(ː)j˧˧ ʔəŋ˦˥] browser voice
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cao tay ấn means skilled at magic; very competent; expert.

Meanings of cao tay ấn in English

Adjective

  1. of a diviner or magician skilled at magic
  2. very competent; expert

Etymology

Blend of cao tay (“competent, capable”) + tay ấn (“hand signs”).

Frequently asked questions

What does cao tay ấn mean in English?

cao tay ấn (adjective) means "skilled at magic; very competent; expert".

How do you pronounce cao tay ấn?

IPA: Hanoi [kaːw˧˧ taj˧˧ ʔən˧˦]; Saigon [kaːw˧˧ ta(ː)j˧˧ ʔəŋ˦˥]. Tones: cao — level tone (ngang), tay — level tone (ngang), ấn — rising tone (sắc).

Meanings, pronunciation and etymology from English Wiktionary (wiktionary.org, via kaikki.org; CC BY-SA 4.0), reviewed and edited. IPA shown for three accents: Hanoi (Northern), Huế (Central) and Saigon (Southern). The Listen button uses your browser's Vietnamese voice, for reference only. Spotted a mistake? Let NgonNgu know.