cạm
noun
Hanoi [kaːm˧˨ʔ]Huế [kaːm˨˩ʔ]Saigon [kaːm˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
cạm means trap; snare; pitfall.
Classifier: cái — e.g. một cái cạm (one trap)
Meanings of cạm in English
Noun
- trap; snare; pitfall
Words with cạm
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, cạm could be written as 槛, 檻. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Frequently asked questions
What does cạm mean in English?
cạm (noun) means "trap; snare; pitfall".
How do you pronounce cạm?
IPA: Hanoi [kaːm˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [kaːm˨˩˨]. Tones: cạm — heavy tone (nặng).
What classifier is used with cạm?
Common classifiers: cái — for example "một cái cạm" (one trap).