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gốc gác

noun
Hanoi [ɣəwk͡p̚˧˦ ɣaːk̚˧˦]Huế [ɣəwk͡p̚˦˧˥ ɣaːk̚˦˧˥]Saigon [ɣəwk͡p̚˦˥ ɣaːk̚˦˥] browser voice
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gốc gác means origin; roots; background.

Meanings of gốc gác in English

Noun

  1. colloquial origin; roots; background (generally speaking)

Etymology

-ac reduplication of gốc.

Frequently asked questions

What does gốc gác mean in English?

gốc gác (noun) means "origin; roots; background".

How do you pronounce gốc gác?

IPA: Hanoi [ɣəwk͡p̚˧˦ ɣaːk̚˧˦]; Saigon [ɣəwk͡p̚˦˥ ɣaːk̚˦˥]. Tones: gốc — rising tone (sắc), gác — rising tone (sắc).

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