cốt yếu
adjective
Hanoi [kot̚˧˦ ʔiəw˧˦]Huế [kok̚˦˧˥ ʔiw˨˩˦]Saigon [kok̚˦˥ ʔiw˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
cốt yếu means cardinal; essential; utmost important.
Meanings of cốt yếu in English
Adjective
- cardinal; essential; utmost important
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 骨 and 要.
Frequently asked questions
What does cốt yếu mean in English?
cốt yếu (adjective) means "cardinal; essential; utmost important".
How do you pronounce cốt yếu?
IPA: Hanoi [kot̚˧˦ ʔiəw˧˦]; Saigon [kok̚˦˥ ʔiw˦˥]. Tones: cốt — rising tone (sắc), yếu — rising tone (sắc).