cổ nhân
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ko˧˩ ɲən˧˧]Huế [kow˧˨ ɲəŋ˧˧]Saigon [kow˨˩˦ ɲəŋ˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
cổ nhân means forefather; ancient.
Chinese characters: 古人
Meanings of cổ nhân in English
Noun
- forefather; ancient ≈ tiền nhân
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 古人.
Frequently asked questions
What does cổ nhân mean in English?
cổ nhân (noun) means "forefather; ancient".
How do you pronounce cổ nhân?
IPA: Hanoi [ko˧˩ ɲən˧˧]; Saigon [kow˨˩˦ ɲəŋ˧˧]. Tones: cổ — dipping tone (hỏi), nhân — level tone (ngang).
Is cổ nhân a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. cổ nhân is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 古人.