cổ động
verbadjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ko˧˩ ʔɗəwŋ͡m˧˨ʔ]Huế [kow˧˨ ʔɗəwŋ͡m˨˩ʔ]Saigon [kow˨˩˦ ʔɗəwŋ͡m˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
cổ động means to cheer someone; to motivate.
Chinese characters: 鼓動 (鼓 “drum” + 動 “to move”)
Meanings of cổ động in English
Verb
- to cheer someone (encourage with cheers or shouts) ≈ cổ vũ
- to motivate
Adjective
- motivational
- tranh cổ độngmotivational poster
Words with cổ động
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 鼓動, composed of 鼓 (“drum”) and 動 (“to move”).
Frequently asked questions
What does cổ động mean in English?
cổ động (verb) means "to cheer someone; to motivate".
How do you pronounce cổ động?
IPA: Hanoi [ko˧˩ ʔɗəwŋ͡m˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [kow˨˩˦ ʔɗəwŋ͡m˨˩˨]. Tones: cổ — dipping tone (hỏi), động — heavy tone (nặng).
Is cổ động a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. cổ động is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 鼓動.