ni cô
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ni˧˧ ko˧˧]Huế [nɪj˧˧ kow˧˧]Saigon [nɪj˧˧ kow˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
ni cô means synonym of tì kheo ni.
Chinese characters: 尼姑 (尼 “bhikkhuni, Buddhist nun” + 姑 “paternal aunt; young lady”)
Meanings of ni cô in English
Noun
- synonym of tì kheo ni (“a bhikkhuni; a nun”) ≈ tì kheo ni
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 尼姑, composed of 尼 (“bhikkhuni, Buddhist nun”) and 姑 (“paternal aunt; young lady”).
Frequently asked questions
What does ni cô mean in English?
ni cô (noun) means "synonym of tì kheo ni".
How do you pronounce ni cô?
IPA: Hanoi [ni˧˧ ko˧˧]; Saigon [nɪj˧˧ kow˧˧]. Tones: ni — level tone (ngang), cô — level tone (ngang).
Is ni cô a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. ni cô is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 尼姑.