cổ sơ
adjective
Hanoi [ko˧˩ səː˧˧]Huế [kow˧˨ ʂəː˧˧]Saigon [kow˨˩˦ ʂəː˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
cổ sơ means primitive; prehistoric; primordial.
Meanings of cổ sơ in English
Adjective
- of humanity primitive; prehistoric; primordial ≈ tiền sử
- antiquated; crude; rudimentary
- nghề dệt cổ sơprimitive weaving
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, cổ sơ could be written as 古初. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 古 and 初.
Frequently asked questions
What does cổ sơ mean in English?
cổ sơ (adjective) means "primitive; prehistoric; primordial".
How do you pronounce cổ sơ?
IPA: Hanoi [ko˧˩ səː˧˧]; Saigon [kow˨˩˦ ʂəː˧˧]. Tones: cổ — dipping tone (hỏi), sơ — level tone (ngang).