sơ cấp
adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [səː˧˧ kəp̚˧˦]Huế [ʂəː˧˧ kəp̚˦˧˥]Saigon [ʂəː˧˧ kəp̚˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
sơ cấp means basic; elementary; beginner's.
Chinese characters: 初級 (初 “first” + 級 “rank; level”)
Meanings of sơ cấp in English
Adjective
- of proficiency, skill basic; elementary; beginner's
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 初級, composed of 初 (“first”) and 級 (“rank; level”).
Frequently asked questions
What does sơ cấp mean in English?
sơ cấp (adjective) means "basic; elementary; beginner's".
How do you pronounce sơ cấp?
IPA: Hanoi [səː˧˧ kəp̚˧˦]; Saigon [ʂəː˧˧ kəp̚˦˥]. Tones: sơ — level tone (ngang), cấp — rising tone (sắc).
Is sơ cấp a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. sơ cấp is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 初級.