con cháu
noun
Hanoi [kɔn˧˧ t͡ɕaw˧˦]Huế [kɔŋ˧˧ t͡ɕaw˨˩˦]Saigon [kɔŋ˧˧ ca(ː)w˦˥] browser voice
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con cháu means descendants; progeny.
Meanings of con cháu in English
Noun
- collective, figurative descendants; progeny
- collective, literal children and grandchildren
Etymology
con (“child”) + cháu (“grandchild”). Compare Khmer កូនចៅ (kouncaw), Mon ကောန်စဴ (kon cau).
Frequently asked questions
What does con cháu mean in English?
con cháu (noun) means "descendants; progeny".
How do you pronounce con cháu?
IPA: Hanoi [kɔn˧˧ t͡ɕaw˧˦]; Saigon [kɔŋ˧˧ ca(ː)w˦˥]. Tones: con — level tone (ngang), cháu — rising tone (sắc).