cản trở
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
cản trở means to hinder; to bar; obstruct.
Meanings of cản trở in English
Verb
- to hinder; to bar; obstruct
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, cản trở could be written as 捍阻. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Etymology
cản + trở.
Frequently asked questions
What does cản trở mean in English?
cản trở (verb) means "to hinder; to bar; obstruct".
How do you pronounce cản trở?
IPA: Hanoi [kaːn˧˩ t͡ɕəː˧˩]; Saigon [kaːŋ˨˩˦ ʈəː˨˩˦]. Tones: cản — dipping tone (hỏi), trở — dipping tone (hỏi).