cứng cỏi
adjective
Hanoi [kɨŋ˧˦ kɔj˧˩]Huế [kɨŋ˦˧˥ kɔj˧˨]Saigon [kɨŋ˦˥ kɔj˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
cứng cỏi means unyielding; resilient; tough.
Meanings of cứng cỏi in English
Adjective
- of a person unyielding; resilient; tough
Etymology
-oi reduplication (C tone) of cứng.
Frequently asked questions
What does cứng cỏi mean in English?
cứng cỏi (adjective) means "unyielding; resilient; tough".
How do you pronounce cứng cỏi?
IPA: Hanoi [kɨŋ˧˦ kɔj˧˩]; Saigon [kɨŋ˦˥ kɔj˨˩˦]. Tones: cứng — rising tone (sắc), cỏi — dipping tone (hỏi).