cô hồn
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ko˧˧ hon˨˩]Huế [kow˧˧ hoŋ˦˩]Saigon [kow˧˧ hoŋ˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
cô hồn means forsaken spirits; lonely spirit of the deceased.
Chinese characters: 孤魂
Meanings of cô hồn in English
Noun
- forsaken spirits; lonely spirit of the deceased
- cúng cô hồnto worship the damned ghosts during the Ghost Month
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 孤魂.
Frequently asked questions
What does cô hồn mean in English?
cô hồn (noun) means "forsaken spirits; lonely spirit of the deceased".
How do you pronounce cô hồn?
IPA: Hanoi [ko˧˧ hon˨˩]; Saigon [kow˧˧ hoŋ˨˩]. Tones: cô — level tone (ngang), hồn — falling tone (huyền).
Is cô hồn a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. cô hồn is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 孤魂.