kiên cố
adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [kiən˧˧ ko˧˦]Huế [kiəŋ˧˧ kow˨˩˦]Saigon [kiəŋ˧˧ kow˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
kiên cố means solid; sturdy.
Chinese characters: 堅固
Meanings of kiên cố in English
Adjective
- solid; sturdy
- nhà cửa kiên cốsturdy house
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 堅固.
Frequently asked questions
What does kiên cố mean in English?
kiên cố (adjective) means "solid; sturdy".
How do you pronounce kiên cố?
IPA: Hanoi [kiən˧˧ ko˧˦]; Saigon [kiəŋ˧˧ kow˦˥]. Tones: kiên — level tone (ngang), cố — rising tone (sắc).
Is kiên cố a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. kiên cố is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 堅固.