khách sáo
adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [xajk̟̚˧˦ saːw˧˦]Huế [kʰat̚˦˧˥ ʂaːw˨˩˦]Saigon [kʰat̚˦˥ ʂaːw˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
khách sáo means ceremonious; formal.
Chinese characters: 客套
Meanings of khách sáo in English
Adjective
- ceremonious, formal
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 客套.
Frequently asked questions
What does khách sáo mean in English?
khách sáo (adjective) means "ceremonious; formal".
How do you pronounce khách sáo?
IPA: Hanoi [xajk̟̚˧˦ saːw˧˦]; Saigon [kʰat̚˦˥ ʂaːw˦˥]. Tones: khách — rising tone (sắc), sáo — rising tone (sắc).
Is khách sáo a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. khách sáo is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 客套.