soái ca
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [swaːj˧˦ kaː˧˧]Huế [ʂwaːj˨˩˦ kaː˧˧]Saigon [ʂ⁽ʷ⁾aːj˦˥ kaː˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
soái ca means handsome guy; ideal man.
Chinese characters: 帥哥
Meanings of soái ca in English
Noun
- slang handsome guy; ideal man
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 帥哥.
Frequently asked questions
What does soái ca mean in English?
soái ca (noun) means "handsome guy; ideal man".
How do you pronounce soái ca?
IPA: Hanoi [swaːj˧˦ kaː˧˧]; Saigon [ʂ⁽ʷ⁾aːj˦˥ kaː˧˧]. Tones: soái — rising tone (sắc), ca — level tone (ngang).
Is soái ca a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. soái ca is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 帥哥.