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