cổ lỗ
adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ko˧˩ lo˦ˀ˥]Huế [kow˧˨ low˧˨]Saigon [kow˨˩˦ low˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
cổ lỗ means very old; old-fashioned.
Chinese characters: 古魯 (古 “old” + 魯 “foolish”)
Meanings of cổ lỗ in English
Adjective
- colloquial very old, old-fashioned
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 古魯, composed of 古 (“old”) and 魯 (“foolish”).
Frequently asked questions
What does cổ lỗ mean in English?
cổ lỗ (adjective) means "very old; old-fashioned".
How do you pronounce cổ lỗ?
IPA: Hanoi [ko˧˩ lo˦ˀ˥]; Saigon [kow˨˩˦ low˨˩˦]. Tones: cổ — dipping tone (hỏi), lỗ — creaky rising tone (ngã).
Is cổ lỗ a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. cổ lỗ is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 古魯.