cộng hoà
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [kəwŋ͡m˧˨ʔ hwaː˨˩]Huế [kəwŋ͡m˨˩ʔ hwaː˦˩]Saigon [kəwŋ͡m˨˩˨ waː˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
cộng hoà means a republic.
Chinese characters: 共和 Classifier: nền — e.g. một nền cộng hoà (one republic)
Meanings of cộng hoà in English
Noun
- a republic ≈ dân quốc
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 共和, from Japanese 共和 (kyōwa, kyōka, “republican”), from Literary Chinese 共和 (gònghé). See Chinese & Japanese entries for more.
Frequently asked questions
What does cộng hoà mean in English?
cộng hoà (noun) means "a republic".
How do you pronounce cộng hoà?
IPA: Hanoi [kəwŋ͡m˧˨ʔ hwaː˨˩]; Saigon [kəwŋ͡m˨˩˨ waː˨˩]. Tones: cộng — heavy tone (nặng), hoà — falling tone (huyền).
Is cộng hoà a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. cộng hoà is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 共和.
What classifier is used with cộng hoà?
Common classifiers: nền — for example "một nền cộng hoà" (one a republic).