cổ ngữ
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ko˧˩ ŋɨ˦ˀ˥]Huế [kow˧˨ ŋɨ˧˨]Saigon [kow˨˩˦ ŋɨ˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
cổ ngữ means ancient language; old saying.
Chinese characters: 古語
Meanings of cổ ngữ in English
Noun
- literary ancient language
- cuốn sách viết bằng cổ ngữ Latinha book written in the Latin language of old
- literary old saying
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 古語.
Frequently asked questions
What does cổ ngữ mean in English?
cổ ngữ (noun) means "ancient language; old saying".
How do you pronounce cổ ngữ?
IPA: Hanoi [ko˧˩ ŋɨ˦ˀ˥]; Saigon [kow˨˩˦ ŋɨ˨˩˦]. Tones: cổ — dipping tone (hỏi), ngữ — creaky rising tone (ngã).
Is cổ ngữ a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. cổ ngữ is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 古語.