ngạo
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ŋaːw˧˨ʔ]Huế [ŋaːw˨˩ʔ]Saigon [ŋaːw˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
ngạo means to show contempt of others; to be arrogant.
Chinese characters: 傲
Meanings of ngạo in English
Verb
- literary when not in compounds to show contempt of others; to be arrogant
Words with ngạo
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 傲.
Frequently asked questions
What does ngạo mean in English?
ngạo (verb) means "to show contempt of others; to be arrogant".
How do you pronounce ngạo?
IPA: Hanoi [ŋaːw˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [ŋaːw˨˩˨]. Tones: ngạo — heavy tone (nặng).
Is ngạo a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. ngạo is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 傲.