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Meaning
18 senses · 3 meanings
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paternal aunt
Noun
A woman who is the sister of one's father, known as a paternal aunt.
vi Cô của tôi vừa mới đến thăm gia đình tôi.
en My paternal aunt has just come to visit my family.
Pronoun
A pronoun used by a woman to refer to herself when speaking to her nephew or niece.
vi Cô sẽ mua quà cho các cháu vào ngày mai.
en I will buy gifts for you tomorrow.
A pronoun used to address one's paternal aunt in a respectful manner.
you (young adult woman)
A pronoun used to refer to a young adult woman in the third person.
A pronoun used by a woman to refer to herself when speaking to someone younger.
A polite way to address a woman who is younger than one's parents.
A term used to address a female who is slightly younger than the speaker.
A respectful way to address the daughter of one's master or a young mistress.
A common term used to address or refer to a young adult woman.
A cold way for a husband to address his wife when unhappy with her.
A way to address a young lady or 'Missy' in a formal or specific context.
A basic pronoun used by a female speaker to refer to herself.
female teacher
Noun
A shortened form used to refer to or address a female teacher.
vi Cô của chúng tôi rất hiền và tận tâm.
en Our teacher is very kind and dedicated.
Pronoun
A pronoun used by a female teacher to refer to herself when speaking to students.
A respectful term used by students to address their female teacher.
A way to address a female teacher of one's child who is younger.
A way to address a female teacher of one's child who is older.
A third-person pronoun used to refer to a female teacher.
Similar
cơ / cồ / cổ / cớ …
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Use
cô giáo / cô đơn / cô dâu / cô tô …
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Questions and answers
What does “cô” mean?
In English, “cô” can mean “paternal aunt”, “you (young adult woman)” or “female teacher”, depending on the sense.
How do the meanings of “cô” differ?
- “paternal aunt”: A woman who is the sister of one's father, known as a paternal aunt.
- “you (young adult woman)”: A common term used to address or refer to a young adult woman.
- “female teacher”: A shortened form used to refer to or address a female teacher.