nao
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
nao means uneasy; provoking deep emotions; moving.
Meanings of nao in English
Adjective
- uneasy ≈ nôn nao
- nhìn những đứa trẻ đói nghèo mà nao lònglooking at hungry and poor children, I can't help but feel uneasy
- provoking deep emotions; moving
- đẹp đến nao lòngdeeply beautiful
Pronoun
- alternative form of nào (“which”)
- nơi naowhere
Words with nao
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, nao could be written as 孬, 𣻖, 𱜢, 㝹. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Frequently asked questions
What does nao mean in English?
nao (adjective) means "uneasy; provoking deep emotions; moving".
How do you pronounce nao?
IPA: Hanoi [naːw˧˧]; Saigon [naːw˧˧]. Tones: nao — level tone (ngang).