cổ võ
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ko˧˩ vɔ˦ˀ˥]Huế [kow˧˨ vɔ˧˨]Saigon [kow˨˩˦ vɔ˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
cổ võ means to cheer; to provide emotional support to.
Also spelled cổ vũ — same word, same meaning.
Chinese characters: 鼓舞 (鼓 “drum” + 舞 “dance”)
Meanings of cổ võ in English
Verb
- to cheer, to provide emotional support to, to boost morale for or to promote ≈ cổ động
- cổ vũ đội nhàto cheer one's home team
- cổ vũ niềm tin vào...to promote trust in...
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 鼓舞, composed of 鼓 (“drum”) and 舞 (“dance”).
Frequently asked questions
What does cổ võ mean in English?
cổ võ (verb) means "to cheer; to provide emotional support to".
How do you pronounce cổ võ?
IPA: Hanoi [ko˧˩ vɔ˦ˀ˥]; Saigon [kow˨˩˦ vɔ˨˩˦]. Tones: cổ — dipping tone (hỏi), võ — creaky rising tone (ngã).
Is cổ võ a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. cổ võ is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 鼓舞.