cương lĩnh
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [kɨəŋ˧˧ lïŋ˦ˀ˥]Huế [kɨəŋ˧˧ lɨn˧˨]Saigon [kɨəŋ˧˧ lɨn˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
cương lĩnh means manifesto.
Chinese characters: 綱領 (綱 “fishing rope; essentials” + 領 “collar; leading”)
Meanings of cương lĩnh in English
Noun
- manifesto
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 綱領, composed of 綱 (“fishing rope; essentials”) and 領 (“collar; leading”), Japanese 綱領 (kōryō)
Frequently asked questions
What does cương lĩnh mean in English?
cương lĩnh (noun) means "manifesto".
How do you pronounce cương lĩnh?
IPA: Hanoi [kɨəŋ˧˧ lïŋ˦ˀ˥]; Saigon [kɨəŋ˧˧ lɨn˨˩˦]. Tones: cương — level tone (ngang), lĩnh — creaky rising tone (ngã).
Is cương lĩnh a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. cương lĩnh is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 綱領.