khảo cổ
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [xaːw˧˩ ko˧˩]Huế [kʰaːw˧˨ kow˧˨]Saigon [kʰaːw˨˩˦ kow˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
khảo cổ means archaeology.
Also spelled khảo cổ học — same word, same meaning.
Chinese characters: 考古
Meanings of khảo cổ in English
Noun
- archaeology
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 考古.
Frequently asked questions
What does khảo cổ mean in English?
khảo cổ (noun) means "archaeology".
How do you pronounce khảo cổ?
IPA: Hanoi [xaːw˧˩ ko˧˩]; Saigon [kʰaːw˨˩˦ kow˨˩˦]. Tones: khảo — dipping tone (hỏi), cổ — dipping tone (hỏi).
Is khảo cổ a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. khảo cổ is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 考古.