tâm cao khí ngạo
adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [təm˧˧ kaːw˧˧ xi˧˦ ŋaːw˧˨ʔ]Huế [təm˧˧ kaːw˧˧ kʰɪj˨˩˦ ŋaːw˨˩ʔ]Saigon [təm˧˧ kaːw˧˧ kʰɪj˦˥ ŋaːw˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
tâm cao khí ngạo means proud and arrogant.
Chinese characters: 心高氣傲
Meanings of tâm cao khí ngạo in English
Adjective
- proud and arrogant
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 心高氣傲.
Frequently asked questions
What does tâm cao khí ngạo mean in English?
tâm cao khí ngạo (adjective) means "proud and arrogant".
How do you pronounce tâm cao khí ngạo?
IPA: Hanoi [təm˧˧ kaːw˧˧ xi˧˦ ŋaːw˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [təm˧˧ kaːw˧˧ kʰɪj˦˥ ŋaːw˨˩˨]. Tones: tâm — level tone (ngang), cao — level tone (ngang), khí — rising tone (sắc), ngạo — heavy tone (nặng).
Is tâm cao khí ngạo a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. tâm cao khí ngạo is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 心高氣傲.