cố thủ
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ko˧˦ tʰu˧˩]Huế [kow˨˩˦ tʰʊw˧˨]Saigon [kow˦˥ tʰʊw˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
cố thủ means to stand one's ground; to hold firm; to stand firm.
Chinese characters: 固守
Meanings of cố thủ in English
Verb
- to stand one's ground; to hold firm; to stand firm
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 固守, composed of 固 and 守.
Frequently asked questions
What does cố thủ mean in English?
cố thủ (verb) means "to stand one's ground; to hold firm; to stand firm".
How do you pronounce cố thủ?
IPA: Hanoi [ko˧˦ tʰu˧˩]; Saigon [kow˦˥ tʰʊw˨˩˦]. Tones: cố — rising tone (sắc), thủ — dipping tone (hỏi).
Is cố thủ a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. cố thủ is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 固守.