cói
noun
Hanoi [kɔj˧˦]Huế [kɔj˨˩˦]Saigon [kɔj˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
cói means chiefly within the genus Cyperus.
Classifier: cây — e.g. một cây cói (one chiefly within the genus Cyperus)
Meanings of cói in English
Noun
- certain species in the family Cyperaceae, chiefly within the genus Cyperus
- chiếu cóimats woven from these species
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, cói could be written as 檜, 薈. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Etymology
Compare cối
Frequently asked questions
What does cói mean in English?
cói (noun) means "chiefly within the genus Cyperus".
How do you pronounce cói?
IPA: Hanoi [kɔj˧˦]; Saigon [kɔj˦˥]. Tones: cói — rising tone (sắc).
What classifier is used with cói?
Common classifiers: cây — for example "một cây cói" (one chiefly within the genus Cyperus).