cổ truyền
adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ko˧˩ t͡ɕwiən˨˩]Huế [kow˧˨ ʈwiəŋ˦˩]Saigon [kow˨˩˦ ʈ⁽ʷ⁾iəŋ˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
cổ truyền means traditional.
Chinese characters: 古傳 (古 “old” + 傳 “to pass down; to transmit”)
Meanings of cổ truyền in English
Adjective
- traditional
Example sentences with cổ truyền
- Nhiều người luôn đi tìm những vị thuốc cổ truyền thì thuốc này rất hiếm. People are always seeking this traditional medicine because it is very rare.
Bilingual example sentences from Tatoeba (tatoeba.org, CC BY 2.0 FR).
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 古傳, composed of 古 (“old”) and 傳 (“to pass down; to transmit”).
Frequently asked questions
What does cổ truyền mean in English?
cổ truyền (adjective) means "traditional".
How do you pronounce cổ truyền?
IPA: Hanoi [ko˧˩ t͡ɕwiən˨˩]; Saigon [kow˨˩˦ ʈ⁽ʷ⁾iəŋ˨˩]. Tones: cổ — dipping tone (hỏi), truyền — falling tone (huyền).
Is cổ truyền a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. cổ truyền is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 古傳.