cổ xuý
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ko˧˩ swi˧˦]Huế [kow˧˨ swɪj˨˩˦]Saigon [kow˨˩˦ s⁽ʷ⁾ɪj˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
cổ xuý means to condone; especially something bad or taboo; to promote.
Chinese characters: 鼓吹
Meanings of cổ xuý in English
Verb
- to condone, especially something bad or taboo; to promote
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 鼓吹 (“to agitate for”).
Frequently asked questions
What does cổ xuý mean in English?
cổ xuý (verb) means "to condone; especially something bad or taboo; to promote".
How do you pronounce cổ xuý?
IPA: Hanoi [ko˧˩ swi˧˦]; Saigon [kow˨˩˦ s⁽ʷ⁾ɪj˦˥]. Tones: cổ — dipping tone (hỏi), xuý — rising tone (sắc).
Is cổ xuý a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. cổ xuý is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 鼓吹.