kiêu ngoa
adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [kiəw˧˧ ŋwaː˧˧]Huế [kiw˧˧ ŋwaː˧˧]Saigon [kiw˧˧ ŋwaː˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
kiêu ngoa means deceitful.
Chinese characters: 澆訛
Meanings of kiêu ngoa in English
Adjective
- literary deceitful
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 澆訛.
Frequently asked questions
What does kiêu ngoa mean in English?
kiêu ngoa (adjective) means "deceitful".
How do you pronounce kiêu ngoa?
IPA: Hanoi [kiəw˧˧ ŋwaː˧˧]; Saigon [kiw˧˧ ŋwaː˧˧]. Tones: kiêu — level tone (ngang), ngoa — level tone (ngang).
Is kiêu ngoa a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. kiêu ngoa is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 澆訛.