cách mệnh
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [kajk̟̚˧˦ məjŋ̟˧˨ʔ]Huế [kat̚˦˧˥ men˨˩ʔ]Saigon [kat̚˦˥ məːn˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
cách mệnh means revolution.
Also spelled cách mạng — same word, same meaning.
Chinese characters: 革命 Classifier: cuộc — e.g. một cuộc cách mệnh (one revolution)
Meanings of cách mệnh in English
Noun
- revolution
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 革命.
Frequently asked questions
What does cách mệnh mean in English?
cách mệnh (noun) means "revolution".
How do you pronounce cách mệnh?
IPA: Hanoi [kajk̟̚˧˦ məjŋ̟˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [kat̚˦˥ məːn˨˩˨]. Tones: cách — rising tone (sắc), mệnh — heavy tone (nặng).
Is cách mệnh a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. cách mệnh is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 革命.
What classifier is used with cách mệnh?
Common classifiers: cuộc — for example "một cuộc cách mệnh" (one revolution).