xảo quyệt
adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [saːw˧˩ kwiət̚˧˨ʔ]Huế [saːw˧˨ kwiək̚˨˩ʔ]Saigon [saːw˨˩˦ wiək̚˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
xảo quyệt means devious; cunning; cleverly deceitful.
Chinese characters: 巧譎 (巧 “skillful; cunning” + 譎 “deceitful”)
Meanings of xảo quyệt in English
Adjective
- devious; cunning; cleverly deceitful
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 巧譎, composed of 巧 (“skillful; cunning”) and 譎 (“deceitful”).
Frequently asked questions
What does xảo quyệt mean in English?
xảo quyệt (adjective) means "devious; cunning; cleverly deceitful".
How do you pronounce xảo quyệt?
IPA: Hanoi [saːw˧˩ kwiət̚˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [saːw˨˩˦ wiək̚˨˩˨]. Tones: xảo — dipping tone (hỏi), quyệt — heavy tone (nặng).
Is xảo quyệt a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. xảo quyệt is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 巧譎.