cội nguồn
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Hanoi [koj˧˨ʔ ŋuən˨˩]Huế [koj˨˩ʔ ŋuəŋ˦˩]Saigon [koj˨˩˨ ŋuəŋ˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
cội nguồn means root.
Meanings of cội nguồn in English
Noun
- root (primary source)
Etymology
From cội (“root”) + nguồn (“source”), calque of Chinese 根源 (căn nguyên). Compare nguồn gốc.
Frequently asked questions
What does cội nguồn mean in English?
cội nguồn (noun) means "root".
How do you pronounce cội nguồn?
IPA: Hanoi [koj˧˨ʔ ŋuən˨˩]; Saigon [koj˨˩˨ ŋuəŋ˨˩]. Tones: cội — heavy tone (nặng), nguồn — falling tone (huyền).