neo
nounverbadjective
Hanoi [nɛw˧˧]Huế [nɛw˧˧]Saigon [nɛw˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
neo means anchor.
Meanings of neo in English
Noun
- anchor
- thả neoto drop anchor
Verb
- to anchor
Adjective
- now rarely seen in isolation few
Words with neo
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, neo could be written as 𪲍. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Etymology
From Proto-Vietic *tʃ-rn-ɛːw, an *-rn- (instrumental derivative) infixed form of Proto-Vietic *tʃɛːw, whence Modern Vietnamese xeo. Related to chèo (“oar”), derived from a differently infixed form.
Frequently asked questions
What does neo mean in English?
neo (noun) means "anchor".
How do you pronounce neo?
IPA: Hanoi [nɛw˧˧]; Saigon [nɛw˧˧]. Tones: neo — level tone (ngang).
What classifier is used with neo?
Common classifiers: mũi, cái — for example "một mũi neo" (one anchor).