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