xanh cỏ
adjective
Hanoi [sajŋ̟˧˧ kɔ˧˩]Huế [sɛɲ˧˧ kɔ˧˨]Saigon [san˧˧ kɔ˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
xanh cỏ means dead for a long time.
Meanings of xanh cỏ in English
Adjective
- figurative dead for a long time
Etymology
Compound of xanh + cỏ, in reference to the dense grass grown above one's longtime grave.
Frequently asked questions
What does xanh cỏ mean in English?
xanh cỏ (adjective) means "dead for a long time".
How do you pronounce xanh cỏ?
IPA: Hanoi [sajŋ̟˧˧ kɔ˧˩]; Saigon [san˧˧ kɔ˨˩˦]. Tones: xanh — level tone (ngang), cỏ — dipping tone (hỏi).