kim cổ
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [kim˧˧ ko˧˩]Huế [kim˧˧ kow˧˨]Saigon [kim˧˧ kow˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
kim cổ means past and present.
Chinese characters: 今古
Meanings of kim cổ in English
Noun
- literary past and present
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 今古.
Frequently asked questions
What does kim cổ mean in English?
kim cổ (noun) means "past and present".
How do you pronounce kim cổ?
IPA: Hanoi [kim˧˧ ko˧˩]; Saigon [kim˧˧ kow˨˩˦]. Tones: kim — level tone (ngang), cổ — dipping tone (hỏi).
Is kim cổ a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. kim cổ is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 今古.