côn đồ
noun
Hanoi [kon˧˧ ʔɗo˨˩]Huế [koŋ˧˧ ʔɗow˦˩]Saigon [koŋ˧˧ ʔɗow˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
côn đồ means thug; outlaw.
Meanings of côn đồ in English
Noun
- thug; outlaw
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 棍 and 徒.
Frequently asked questions
What does côn đồ mean in English?
côn đồ (noun) means "thug; outlaw".
How do you pronounce côn đồ?
IPA: Hanoi [kon˧˧ ʔɗo˨˩]; Saigon [koŋ˧˧ ʔɗow˨˩]. Tones: côn — level tone (ngang), đồ — falling tone (huyền).
What classifier is used with côn đồ?
Common classifiers: tên, đứa — for example "một tên côn đồ" (one thug).