tối cổ
adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [toj˧˦ ko˧˩]Huế [toj˨˩˦ kow˧˨]Saigon [toj˦˥ kow˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
tối cổ means ancient; antique.
Chinese characters: 最古
Meanings of tối cổ in English
Adjective
- ancient; antique
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 最古.
Frequently asked questions
What does tối cổ mean in English?
tối cổ (adjective) means "ancient; antique".
How do you pronounce tối cổ?
IPA: Hanoi [toj˧˦ ko˧˩]; Saigon [toj˦˥ kow˨˩˦]. Tones: tối — rising tone (sắc), cổ — dipping tone (hỏi).
Is tối cổ a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. tối cổ is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 最古.