cốt cách
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [kot̚˧˦ kajk̟̚˧˦]Huế [kok̚˦˧˥ kat̚˦˧˥]Saigon [kok̚˦˥ kat̚˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
cốt cách means a desirable standard of personality.
Chinese characters: 骨骼
Meanings of cốt cách in English
Noun
- a desirable standard of personality
- cốt cách nhà giáoa teacher's work ethic
Noun
- stature; figure
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 骨骼 (“skeleton”).
Frequently asked questions
What does cốt cách mean in English?
cốt cách (noun) means "a desirable standard of personality".
How do you pronounce cốt cách?
IPA: Hanoi [kot̚˧˦ kajk̟̚˧˦]; Saigon [kok̚˦˥ kat̚˦˥]. Tones: cốt — rising tone (sắc), cách — rising tone (sắc).
Is cốt cách a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. cốt cách is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 骨骼.