hoài cổ
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [hwaːj˨˩ ko˧˩]Huế [hwaːj˦˩ kow˧˨]Saigon [waːj˨˩ kow˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
hoài cổ means to nostalgically remember the past.
Chinese characters: 懷古
Meanings of hoài cổ in English
Verb
- literary to nostalgically remember the past
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 懷古.
Frequently asked questions
What does hoài cổ mean in English?
hoài cổ (verb) means "to nostalgically remember the past".
How do you pronounce hoài cổ?
IPA: Hanoi [hwaːj˨˩ ko˧˩]; Saigon [waːj˨˩ kow˨˩˦]. Tones: hoài — falling tone (huyền), cổ — dipping tone (hỏi).
Is hoài cổ a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. hoài cổ is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 懷古.