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căn cơ

nounadjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [kan˧˧ kəː˧˧]Huế [kaŋ˧˧ kəː˧˧]Saigon [kaŋ˧˧ kəː˧˧] browser voice
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căn cơ means foundation; basis.

Chinese characters: 根基

Meanings of căn cơ in English

Noun

  1. foundation; basis

Adjective

  1. economical

Etymology

Sino-Vietnamese word from 根基.

Frequently asked questions

What does căn cơ mean in English?

căn cơ (noun) means "foundation; basis".

How do you pronounce căn cơ?

IPA: Hanoi [kan˧˧ kəː˧˧]; Saigon [kaŋ˧˧ kəː˧˧]. Tones: căn — level tone (ngang), cơ — level tone (ngang).

Is căn cơ a Sino-Vietnamese word?

Yes. căn cơ is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 根基.

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