cộ
nounverbadjective
Hanoi [ko˧˨ʔ]Huế [kow˨˩ʔ]Saigon [kow˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
cộ means a sled; a cart.
Meanings of cộ in English
Noun
- Central Vietnam, Southern Vietnam a kind of buffalo- or cattle-driven wheelless vehicle, a sled
- Central Vietnam, Southern Vietnam (non-standard) a kind of buffalo- or cattle-driven two-wheeled vehicle, a cart
Verb
- Central Vietnam, Southern Vietnam to haul; to drag; to transport
Adjective
- colloquial big in size
Words with cộ
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, cộ could be written as 椇, 𤚦, 𨍄. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Etymology
Compare Old Chinese 巨 (OC *ɡaʔ) "great, huge" (ZS) (SV: cự).
Frequently asked questions
What does cộ mean in English?
cộ (noun) means "a sled; a cart".
How do you pronounce cộ?
IPA: Hanoi [ko˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [kow˨˩˨]. Tones: cộ — heavy tone (nặng).