cơ số
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [kəː˧˧ so˧˦]Huế [kəː˧˧ ʂow˨˩˦]Saigon [kəː˧˧ ʂow˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
cơ số means a base; a radix.
Chinese characters: 基數
Meanings of cơ số in English
Noun
- a base; a radix
- cơ số 10base-10
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 基數 (“cardinal number”).
Frequently asked questions
What does cơ số mean in English?
cơ số (noun) means "a base; a radix".
How do you pronounce cơ số?
IPA: Hanoi [kəː˧˧ so˧˦]; Saigon [kəː˧˧ ʂow˦˥]. Tones: cơ — level tone (ngang), số — rising tone (sắc).
Is cơ số a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. cơ số is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 基數.