đắc cử
verb
Hanoi [ʔɗak̚˧˦ kɨ˧˩]Huế [ʔɗak̚˦˧˥ kɨ˧˨]Saigon [ʔɗak̚˦˥ kɨ˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
đắc cử means to win an election; to be elected.
Meanings of đắc cử in English
Verb
- to win an election, to be elected
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, đắc cử could be written as 得舉. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Etymology
Blend of đắc thắng (“to be victorious”) + bầu cử (“election”).
Frequently asked questions
What does đắc cử mean in English?
đắc cử (verb) means "to win an election; to be elected".
How do you pronounce đắc cử?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔɗak̚˧˦ kɨ˧˩]; Saigon [ʔɗak̚˦˥ kɨ˨˩˦]. Tones: đắc — rising tone (sắc), cử — dipping tone (hỏi).