xảo ngôn
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [saːw˧˩ ŋon˧˧]Huế [saːw˧˨ ŋoŋ˧˧]Saigon [saːw˨˩˦ ŋoŋ˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
xảo ngôn means smooth talk; cunning speech; clever but deceptive talk.
Chinese characters: 巧言 (巧 “cunning” + 言 “speech”)
Meanings of xảo ngôn in English
Noun
- smooth talk; cunning speech; clever but deceptive talk (such as flattery)
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 巧言, composed of 巧 (“cunning”) and 言 (“speech”).
Frequently asked questions
What does xảo ngôn mean in English?
xảo ngôn (noun) means "smooth talk; cunning speech; clever but deceptive talk".
How do you pronounce xảo ngôn?
IPA: Hanoi [saːw˧˩ ŋon˧˧]; Saigon [saːw˨˩˦ ŋoŋ˧˧]. Tones: xảo — dipping tone (hỏi), ngôn — level tone (ngang).
Is xảo ngôn a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. xảo ngôn is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 巧言.