cổ kim
phrase Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ko˧˩ kim˧˧]Huế [kow˧˨ kim˧˧]Saigon [kow˨˩˦ kim˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
cổ kim means past and present; then and now.
Chinese characters: 古今
Meanings of cổ kim in English
Phrase
- past and present; then and now
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 古今.
Frequently asked questions
What does cổ kim mean in English?
cổ kim (phrase) means "past and present; then and now".
How do you pronounce cổ kim?
IPA: Hanoi [ko˧˩ kim˧˧]; Saigon [kow˨˩˦ kim˧˧]. Tones: cổ — dipping tone (hỏi), kim — level tone (ngang).
Is cổ kim a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. cổ kim is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 古今.