giờ cao su
noun
Hanoi [zəː˨˩ kaːw˧˧ su˧˧]Huế [jəː˦˩ kaːw˧˧ ʂʊw˧˧]Saigon [jəː˨˩ kaːw˧˧ ʂʊw˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
giờ cao su means poor punctuality; perpetual tardiness.
Meanings of giờ cao su in English
Noun
- figurative, humorous poor punctuality; perpetual tardiness
- Cái thằng đó có tật giờ cao su.He's always late.
Etymology
giờ (“time”) + cao su (“rubber”), as in time that stretches like rubber.
Frequently asked questions
What does giờ cao su mean in English?
giờ cao su (noun) means "poor punctuality; perpetual tardiness".
How do you pronounce giờ cao su?
IPA: Hanoi [zəː˨˩ kaːw˧˧ su˧˧]; Saigon [jəː˨˩ kaːw˧˧ ʂʊw˧˧]. Tones: giờ — falling tone (huyền), cao — level tone (ngang), su — level tone (ngang).