công sở
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [kəwŋ͡m˧˧ səː˧˩]Huế [kəwŋ͡m˧˧ ʂəː˧˨]Saigon [kəwŋ͡m˧˧ ʂəː˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
công sở means government office; office building.
Chinese characters: 公所
Meanings of công sở in English
Noun
- government office; office building
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 公所.
Frequently asked questions
What does công sở mean in English?
công sở (noun) means "government office; office building".
How do you pronounce công sở?
IPA: Hanoi [kəwŋ͡m˧˧ səː˧˩]; Saigon [kəwŋ͡m˧˧ ʂəː˨˩˦]. Tones: công — level tone (ngang), sở — dipping tone (hỏi).
Is công sở a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. công sở is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 公所.