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cô nhi

noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ko˧˧ ɲi˧˧]Huế [kow˧˧ ɲɪj˧˧]Saigon [kow˧˧ ɲɪj˧˧] browser voice
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cô nhi means orphan.

Chinese characters: 孤兒

Meanings of cô nhi in English

Noun

  1. orphan

Etymology

Sino-Vietnamese word from 孤兒.

Frequently asked questions

What does cô nhi mean in English?

cô nhi (noun) means "orphan".

How do you pronounce cô nhi?

IPA: Hanoi [ko˧˧ ɲi˧˧]; Saigon [kow˧˧ ɲɪj˧˧]. Tones: cô — level tone (ngang), nhi — level tone (ngang).

Is cô nhi a Sino-Vietnamese word?

Yes. cô nhi is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 孤兒.

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