gian xảo
adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [zaːn˧˧ saːw˧˩]Huế [jaːŋ˧˧ saːw˧˨]Saigon [jaːŋ˧˧ saːw˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
gian xảo means treacherous; devious; crafty.
Chinese characters: 奸巧 (奸 “wicked” + 巧 “cunning”)
Meanings of gian xảo in English
Adjective
- treacherous; devious; crafty
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 奸巧, composed of 奸 (“wicked”) and 巧 (“cunning”).
Frequently asked questions
What does gian xảo mean in English?
gian xảo (adjective) means "treacherous; devious; crafty".
How do you pronounce gian xảo?
IPA: Hanoi [zaːn˧˧ saːw˧˩]; Saigon [jaːŋ˧˧ saːw˨˩˦]. Tones: gian — level tone (ngang), xảo — dipping tone (hỏi).
Is gian xảo a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. gian xảo is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 奸巧.