cốt
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
bê-tông cốt thépsteel-reinforced concrete
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Sources & notes
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Sense 2
Meaning · English
(noun) the essential; the reality
Examples
Trong sự thờ là cốt để người sống trông vào, chứ đức Thánh thì ngài có đâu đấy.Veneration is really just for the livings to feel good about themselves; as for the gods, it is not like they are there to see.
Bói cốt là đem việc mình mà hỏi quỉ thần, để quyết cái lòng mình ngờ vực, định cái sự mình hồ nghi, cho đặng biết đường hay lẽ phải để theo về đường lành mà lánh đường dữ.Divination is essentially asking supernatural beings about matters that directly concern oneself, in order to resolve our doubts, to get to the truth about things we suspect, to follow the good and right path and avoid the path that brings us disasters.
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Sense 3
Meaning · English
(noun) a medium
Examples
bà cốtfemale medium
ông cốtmale medium
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Common questions
What does “cốt” mean?
(noun) the core
Is “cốt” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.
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