tự cao
adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [tɨ˧˨ʔ kaːw˧˧]Huế [tɨ˨˩ʔ kaːw˧˧]Saigon [tɨ˨˩˨ kaːw˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
tự cao means conceited; self-important.
Chinese characters: 自高 (自 “self” + 高 “high”)
Meanings of tự cao in English
Adjective
- conceited, self-important
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 自高, composed of 自 (“self”) and 高 (“high”)
Frequently asked questions
What does tự cao mean in English?
tự cao (adjective) means "conceited; self-important".
How do you pronounce tự cao?
IPA: Hanoi [tɨ˧˨ʔ kaːw˧˧]; Saigon [tɨ˨˩˨ kaːw˧˧]. Tones: tự — heavy tone (nặng), cao — level tone (ngang).
Is tự cao a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. tự cao is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 自高.