cốt cán
adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [kot̚˧˦ kaːn˧˦]Huế [kok̚˦˧˥ kaːŋ˦˧˥]Saigon [kok̚˦˥ kaːŋ˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
cốt cán means backbone; core.
Chinese characters: 骨幹
Meanings of cốt cán in English
Adjective
- backbone; core
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 骨幹.
Frequently asked questions
What does cốt cán mean in English?
cốt cán (adjective) means "backbone; core".
How do you pronounce cốt cán?
IPA: Hanoi [kot̚˧˦ kaːn˧˦]; Saigon [kok̚˦˥ kaːŋ˦˥]. Tones: cốt — rising tone (sắc), cán — rising tone (sắc).
Is cốt cán a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. cốt cán is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 骨幹.