cao độ

Vietnamese

Etymology

    Sino-Vietnamese word from 高度 (“height; altitude”)

    Pronunciation

    • (Hà Nội) IPA(key): [kaːw˧˧ ʔɗo˧˨ʔ]
    • (Huế) IPA(key): [kaːw˧˧ ʔɗow˨˩ʔ]
    • (Saigon) IPA(key): [kaːw˧˧ ʔɗow˨˩˨]

    Noun

    cao độ

    1. (algebraic geometry) a z-coordinate; an applicate
    2. (acoustics) pitch
    3. (rare) synonym of độ cao (“altitude”)

    Adjective

    cao độ

    1. (formal, of a feeling or sentiment) profound
      lòng hận thù cao độ
      deep hatred

    Adverb

    cao độ

    1. (formal) to a great extent
      cố gắng cao độ
      to strive hard

    See also

    Anagrams

    • độ cao
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