chao đảo
verb
Hanoi [t͡ɕaːw˧˧ ʔɗaːw˧˩]Huế [t͡ɕaːw˧˧ ʔɗaːw˧˨]Saigon [caːw˧˧ ʔɗaːw˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
chao đảo means to rock; to stagger.
Meanings of chao đảo in English
Verb
- to rock (back and forth); to stagger
- to waver; to vacillate
Etymology
chao + đảo.
Frequently asked questions
What does chao đảo mean in English?
chao đảo (verb) means "to rock; to stagger".
How do you pronounce chao đảo?
IPA: Hanoi [t͡ɕaːw˧˧ ʔɗaːw˧˩]; Saigon [caːw˧˧ ʔɗaːw˨˩˦]. Tones: chao — level tone (ngang), đảo — dipping tone (hỏi).