cô liêu
adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ko˧˧ liəw˧˧]Huế [kow˧˧ liw˧˧]Saigon [kow˧˧ liw˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
cô liêu means secluded; solitary; lonely.
Chinese characters: 孤寥 (孤 “lonely” + 寥 “lonesome”)
Meanings of cô liêu in English
Adjective
- literary secluded; solitary; lonely; retired
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 孤寥, composed of 孤 (“lonely”) and 寥 (“lonesome”).
Frequently asked questions
What does cô liêu mean in English?
cô liêu (adjective) means "secluded; solitary; lonely".
How do you pronounce cô liêu?
IPA: Hanoi [ko˧˧ liəw˧˧]; Saigon [kow˧˧ liw˧˧]. Tones: cô — level tone (ngang), liêu — level tone (ngang).
Is cô liêu a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. cô liêu is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 孤寥.