côn
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [kon˧˧]Huế [koŋ˧˧]Saigon [koŋ˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
côn means a stick or staff.
Chinese characters: 棍 Classifier: cây — e.g. một cây côn (one stick or staff)
Meanings of côn in English
Noun
- a stick or staff
Noun
- rare (cá ~) Kun, a giant mythical fish
Words with côn
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 棍 (“cudgel”).
Frequently asked questions
What does côn mean in English?
côn (noun) means "a stick or staff".
How do you pronounce côn?
IPA: Hanoi [kon˧˧]; Saigon [koŋ˧˧]. Tones: côn — level tone (ngang).
Is côn a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. côn is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 棍.
What classifier is used with côn?
Common classifiers: cây — for example "một cây côn" (one a stick or staff).