nâng cao
[nəŋ˧˧ kaːw˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(verb) to raise the level of or to improve
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
nâng cao chất lượng cuộc sốngto improve quality of life
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(adjective) advanced
Examples
toán nâng caoadvanced math problems
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “nâng cao” mean?
(verb) to raise the level of or to improve
Is “nâng cao” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.