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cổ ngữ

Pronunciation Northern /ko̰˧˩˧ ŋɨʔɨ˧˥/ Central /ko˧˩˨ ŋɨ˧˩˨/ Southern /ko˨˩˦ ŋɨ˨˩˦/
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ancient language
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ancient language
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Meaning
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Sense 1 Noun
ancient language Discourse & LogicTheme

A language that was used in ancient times and is no longer spoken as a primary tongue.

vi Các nhà khoa học đang nghiên cứu một loại cổ ngữ mới được tìm thấy.

en Scientists are studying a newly found ancient language.

Sense 2 Noun
old saying

A traditional phrase or expression that has been handed down from the past by people.

vi Ông tôi thường hay nhắc lại những câu cổ ngữ đầy ý nghĩa.

en My grandfather often repeats meaningful old sayings.

Parts
cổ / ngữ / 古語
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Chinese characters Source-aligned
Representative candidate
古語
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cổ 古 ngữ 語
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