ghi xương khắc cốt
phrase
Hanoi [ɣi˧˧ sɨəŋ˧˧ xak̚˧˦ kot̚˧˦]Huế [ɣɪj˧˧ sɨəŋ˧˧ kʰak̚˦˧˥ kok̚˦˧˥]Saigon [ɣɪj˧˧ sɨəŋ˧˧ kʰak̚˦˥ kok̚˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
ghi xương khắc cốt means to never forget.
Meanings of ghi xương khắc cốt in English
Phrase
- idiomatic to never forget; to be etched in one's memory ≈ khắc cốt ghi tâmkhắc cốt minh tâmminh tâm khắc cốt
Etymology
ghi xương + khắc cốt, of which ghi xương is a calque of Chinese 刻骨 (kègǔ). Compare khắc cốt minh tâm.
Frequently asked questions
What does ghi xương khắc cốt mean in English?
ghi xương khắc cốt (phrase) means "to never forget".
How do you pronounce ghi xương khắc cốt?
IPA: Hanoi [ɣi˧˧ sɨəŋ˧˧ xak̚˧˦ kot̚˧˦]; Saigon [ɣɪj˧˧ sɨəŋ˧˧ kʰak̚˦˥ kok̚˦˥]. Tones: ghi — level tone (ngang), xương — level tone (ngang), khắc — rising tone (sắc), cốt — rising tone (sắc).