cổ văn
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ko˧˩ van˧˧]Huế [kow˧˨ vaŋ˧˧]Saigon [kow˨˩˦ vaŋ˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
cổ văn means ancient literature; classical written Chinese.
Chinese characters: 古文
Meanings of cổ văn in English
Noun
- ancient literature; classical written Chinese
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 古文.
Frequently asked questions
What does cổ văn mean in English?
cổ văn (noun) means "ancient literature; classical written Chinese".
How do you pronounce cổ văn?
IPA: Hanoi [ko˧˩ van˧˧]; Saigon [kow˨˩˦ vaŋ˧˧]. Tones: cổ — dipping tone (hỏi), văn — level tone (ngang).
Is cổ văn a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. cổ văn is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 古文.