sắc sảo
adjective
Hanoi [sak̚˧˦ saːw˧˩]Huế [ʂak̚˦˧˥ ʂaːw˧˨]Saigon [ʂak̚˦˥ ʂaːw˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
sắc sảo means sharp-witted; fine; sharp.
Meanings of sắc sảo in English
Adjective
- sharp-witted; fine; sharp
- Với những chi tiết sắc sảo, Tâm đã giành được giải nhất trong cuộc thi vẽ toàn trường.By using fine details, Tâm got first prize in the school-wide art contest.
- rare upright
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, sắc sảo could be written as 色巧, 色稍. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Frequently asked questions
What does sắc sảo mean in English?
sắc sảo (adjective) means "sharp-witted; fine; sharp".
How do you pronounce sắc sảo?
IPA: Hanoi [sak̚˧˦ saːw˧˩]; Saigon [ʂak̚˦˥ ʂaːw˨˩˦]. Tones: sắc — rising tone (sắc), sảo — dipping tone (hỏi).