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cổ tự

noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ko˧˩ tɨ˧˨ʔ]Huế [kow˧˨ tɨ˨˩ʔ]Saigon [kow˨˩˦ tɨ˨˩˨] browser voice
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cổ tự means old temple.

Chinese characters: 古寺

Meanings of cổ tự in English

Noun

  1. old temple
    • Linh Sơn Cổ TựLinh Son Ancient Temple

Noun

  1. archaic archaic form of a character

Etymology

Sino-Vietnamese word from 古寺.

Frequently asked questions

What does cổ tự mean in English?

cổ tự (noun) means "old temple".

How do you pronounce cổ tự?

IPA: Hanoi [ko˧˩ tɨ˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [kow˨˩˦ tɨ˨˩˨]. Tones: cổ — dipping tone (hỏi), tự — heavy tone (nặng).

Is cổ tự a Sino-Vietnamese word?

Yes. cổ tự is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 古寺.

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