điển cố
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ʔɗiən˧˩ ko˧˦]Huế [ʔɗiəŋ˧˨ kow˨˩˦]Saigon [ʔɗiəŋ˨˩˦ kow˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
điển cố means a tale of old happenings.
Chinese characters: 典故 (典 “classical book” + 故 “old; of the past”)
Meanings of điển cố in English
Noun
- a tale of old happenings, often the basis of sayings or moral lessons ≈ điển tích
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 典故, composed of 典 (“classical book”) and 故 (“old; of the past”).
Frequently asked questions
What does điển cố mean in English?
điển cố (noun) means "a tale of old happenings".
How do you pronounce điển cố?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔɗiən˧˩ ko˧˦]; Saigon [ʔɗiəŋ˨˩˦ kow˦˥]. Tones: điển — dipping tone (hỏi), cố — rising tone (sắc).
Is điển cố a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. điển cố is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 典故.