hài cốt
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [haːj˨˩ kot̚˧˦]Huế [haːj˦˩ kok̚˦˧˥]Saigon [haːj˨˩ kok̚˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
hài cốt means remains.
Chinese characters: 骸骨 Classifier: bộ — e.g. một bộ hài cốt (one remains)
Meanings of hài cốt in English
Noun
- remains (what is left after a person dies)
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 骸骨 (“skeleton”).
Frequently asked questions
What does hài cốt mean in English?
hài cốt (noun) means "remains".
How do you pronounce hài cốt?
IPA: Hanoi [haːj˨˩ kot̚˧˦]; Saigon [haːj˨˩ kok̚˦˥]. Tones: hài — falling tone (huyền), cốt — rising tone (sắc).
Is hài cốt a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. hài cốt is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 骸骨.
What classifier is used with hài cốt?
Common classifiers: bộ — for example "một bộ hài cốt" (one remains).