cốt tuỷ
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [kot̚˧˦ twi˧˩]Huế [kok̚˦˧˥ twɪj˧˨]Saigon [kok̚˦˥ t⁽ʷ⁾ɪj˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
cốt tuỷ means bone marrow; quintessence; essence.
Chinese characters: 骨髓 (骨 “bone” + 髓 “marrow”)
Meanings of cốt tuỷ in English
Noun
- bone marrow ≈ tuỷ xương
- quintessence; essence
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 骨髓, composed of 骨 (“bone”) and 髓 (“marrow”).
Frequently asked questions
What does cốt tuỷ mean in English?
cốt tuỷ (noun) means "bone marrow; quintessence; essence".
How do you pronounce cốt tuỷ?
IPA: Hanoi [kot̚˧˦ twi˧˩]; Saigon [kok̚˦˥ t⁽ʷ⁾ɪj˨˩˦]. Tones: cốt — rising tone (sắc), tuỷ — dipping tone (hỏi).
Is cốt tuỷ a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. cốt tuỷ is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 骨髓.