cảm phục
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [kaːm˧˩ fʊwk͡p̚˧˨ʔ]Huế [kaːm˧˨ fʊwk͡p̚˨˩ʔ]Saigon [kaːm˨˩˦ fʊwk͡p̚˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
cảm phục means to hold in respect; to admire; to esteem.
Chinese characters: 感服 (感 “to be moved” + 服 “to be convinced”)
Meanings of cảm phục in English
Verb
- to hold in respect; to admire; to esteem
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 感服, composed of 感 (“to be moved”) and 服 (“to be convinced”).
Frequently asked questions
What does cảm phục mean in English?
cảm phục (verb) means "to hold in respect; to admire; to esteem".
How do you pronounce cảm phục?
IPA: Hanoi [kaːm˧˩ fʊwk͡p̚˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [kaːm˨˩˦ fʊwk͡p̚˨˩˨]. Tones: cảm — dipping tone (hỏi), phục — heavy tone (nặng).
Is cảm phục a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. cảm phục is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 感服.