tiểu xảo
nounadjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [tiəw˧˩ saːw˧˩]Huế [tiw˧˨ saːw˧˨]Saigon [tiw˨˩˦ saːw˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
tiểu xảo means a trick; cheat; deceptive act.
Chinese characters: 小巧 (小 “small; petty” + 巧 “skill; cunning”)
Meanings of tiểu xảo in English
Noun
- a trick; cheat; deceptive act (especially in sports)
- archaic a petty skill; minor talent
Adjective
- tricky; cunning; deceptive
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 小巧, composed of 小 (“small; petty”) and 巧 (“skill; cunning”).
Frequently asked questions
What does tiểu xảo mean in English?
tiểu xảo (noun) means "a trick; cheat; deceptive act".
How do you pronounce tiểu xảo?
IPA: Hanoi [tiəw˧˩ saːw˧˩]; Saigon [tiw˨˩˦ saːw˨˩˦]. Tones: tiểu — dipping tone (hỏi), xảo — dipping tone (hỏi).
Is tiểu xảo a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. tiểu xảo is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 小巧.