mèo già hoá cáo
proverb
Hanoi [mɛw˨˩ zaː˨˩ hwaː˧˦ kaːw˧˦]Huế [mɛw˦˩ jaː˦˩ hwaː˨˩˦ kaːw˨˩˦]Saigon [mɛw˨˩ jaː˨˩ waː˦˥ kaːw˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
mèo già hoá cáo means the older someone is; the more cunning they become.
Meanings of mèo già hoá cáo in English
Proverb
- idiomatic the older someone is, the more cunning they become ≈ gừng càng già càng cay
Frequently asked questions
What does mèo già hoá cáo mean in English?
mèo già hoá cáo (proverb) means "the older someone is; the more cunning they become".
How do you pronounce mèo già hoá cáo?
IPA: Hanoi [mɛw˨˩ zaː˨˩ hwaː˧˦ kaːw˧˦]; Saigon [mɛw˨˩ jaː˨˩ waː˦˥ kaːw˦˥]. Tones: mèo — falling tone (huyền), già — falling tone (huyền), hoá — rising tone (sắc), cáo — rising tone (sắc).