nguồn cội
[ŋuən˨˩ koj˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(noun) root; origin; source
Noun
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Sau nhiều năm sống ở thành phố, anh ấy quyết định quay về nguồn cội và chuyển về miền quê.After years in the city, he decided to go back to his roots and move to the countryside.
Tatoeba sentence #13881429 (CC BY 2.0 FR, tatoeba.org, retrieved 2026-07-31)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Common questions
What does “nguồn cội” mean?
(noun) root; origin; source
Is “nguồn cội” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.