cột sống

[kot̚˧˨ʔ səwŋ͡m˧˦] 🎙 Say it

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Sense 1

Meaning · English

(noun) vertebral column; spinal column

Register: informalConnotation: humorous

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

Examples

Hai năm trước, một cú ngã từ cửa sổ đã làm tổn thương cột sống của cô bé, và kể từ đó cô không thể rời khỏi giường, trừ khi được mẹ bế trên tay.Two years before a fall from a window had injured her spine, and she had not been able to leave her bed since, except when lifted in the arms of her mother.

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Sense 2

Meaning · English

(noun) life

Register: informalConnotation: humorous

Common questions

What does “cột sống” mean?

(noun) vertebral column; spinal column

Is “cột sống” formal or informal?

cột sống is generally informal; connotation: humorous.

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