cứng cổ
adjective
Hanoi [kɨŋ˧˦ ko˧˩]Huế [kɨŋ˦˧˥ kow˧˨]Saigon [kɨŋ˦˥ kow˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
cứng cổ means obstinate; stubborn; stiff-necked.
Meanings of cứng cổ in English
Adjective
- colloquial obstinate; stubborn; stiff-necked
Etymology
cứng (“hard”) + cổ (“neck”).
Frequently asked questions
What does cứng cổ mean in English?
cứng cổ (adjective) means "obstinate; stubborn; stiff-necked".
How do you pronounce cứng cổ?
IPA: Hanoi [kɨŋ˧˦ ko˧˩]; Saigon [kɨŋ˦˥ kow˨˩˦]. Tones: cứng — rising tone (sắc), cổ — dipping tone (hỏi).