công lao
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [kəwŋ͡m˧˧ laːw˧˧]Huế [kəwŋ͡m˧˧ laːw˧˧]Saigon [kəwŋ͡m˧˧ laːw˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
công lao means contribution; merit; credit.
Chinese characters: 功勞
Meanings of công lao in English
Noun
- contribution; merit; credit
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 功勞.
Frequently asked questions
What does công lao mean in English?
công lao (noun) means "contribution; merit; credit".
How do you pronounce công lao?
IPA: Hanoi [kəwŋ͡m˧˧ laːw˧˧]; Saigon [kəwŋ͡m˧˧ laːw˧˧]. Tones: công — level tone (ngang), lao — level tone (ngang).
Is công lao a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. công lao is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 功勞.