kim cổ
[kim˧˧ ko˧˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(noun) past and present
NounRegister: formal
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Mỹ nữ cống Hồ (美女貢胡), 1b
察𠇮体西施（⿰日妥）怒，𩈘傾城今古無双。
Xét mình thể Tây Thi thuở nọ, mặt khuynh thành kim cổ vô song.
Considering myself as Xi Shi of old, a face that toppled cities; unmatched in past and present.
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Sources & notes
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Common questions
What does “kim cổ” mean?
(noun) past and present
Is “kim cổ” formal or informal?
kim cổ is generally formal.