khắc cốt ghi tâm
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
khắc cốt ghi tâm means unforgettable.
Meanings of khắc cốt ghi tâm in English
Phrase
- idiomatic stamped or etched in one's memory; unforgettable ≈ khắc cốt minh tâmminh tâm khắc cốt
Etymology
Compare khắc cốt minh tâm, where the third syllable was replaced with its native equivalent (ghi).
Frequently asked questions
What does khắc cốt ghi tâm mean in English?
khắc cốt ghi tâm (phrase) means "unforgettable".
How do you pronounce khắc cốt ghi tâm?
IPA: Hanoi [xak̚˧˦ kot̚˧˦ ɣi˧˧ təm˧˧]; Saigon [kʰak̚˦˥ kok̚˦˥ ɣɪj˧˧ təm˧˧]. Tones: khắc — rising tone (sắc), cốt — rising tone (sắc), ghi — level tone (ngang), tâm — level tone (ngang).