cổ phong
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ko˧˩ fawŋ͡m˧˧]Huế [kow˧˨ fawŋ͡m˧˧]Saigon [kow˨˩˦ fawŋ͡m˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
cổ phong means ancient custom; Gufeng music.
Chinese characters: 古風 (古 “ancient” + 風 “custom, short for <span class='form-of-definition-link'><i class="Hani mention" lang="vi"><span class="Hani" lang="vi">風俗</i></span></span>”)
Meanings of cổ phong in English
Noun
- ancient custom (especially in contrast to Western practices)
- Gufeng music
- Gushi, a style of poetry
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 古風, composed of 古 (“ancient”) and 風 (“custom, short for 風俗”).
Frequently asked questions
What does cổ phong mean in English?
cổ phong (noun) means "ancient custom; Gufeng music".
How do you pronounce cổ phong?
IPA: Hanoi [ko˧˩ fawŋ͡m˧˧]; Saigon [kow˨˩˦ fawŋ͡m˧˧]. Tones: cổ — dipping tone (hỏi), phong — level tone (ngang).
Is cổ phong a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. cổ phong is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 古風.