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cồ

[ko˨˩] 🎙 Say it

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Meaning · English

(adjective) big, large, great, tall

Where it’s used: Used Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora

Thắng cồTall Thắng

勉德瞿經裴兀扲戒咹㪰Treasure [those with] great virtue/Love the Buddha, abstain from sweet and savory [food], keep up the vegan code.

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Meaning · English

(adjective) clumsy, doltish

lóng ngóng như gà cồfumbling like a clumsy chicken

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What does “cồ” mean?

(adjective) big, large, great, tall

Is “cồ” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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