cấm cố
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [kəm˧˦ ko˧˦]Huế [kəm˦˧˥ kow˨˩˦]Saigon [kəm˦˥ kow˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
cấm cố means to detain; confine; restrain.
Chinese characters: 禁錮
Meanings of cấm cố in English
Verb
- to detain; confine; restrain
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 禁錮.
Frequently asked questions
What does cấm cố mean in English?
cấm cố (verb) means "to detain; confine; restrain".
How do you pronounce cấm cố?
IPA: Hanoi [kəm˧˦ ko˧˦]; Saigon [kəm˦˥ kow˦˥]. Tones: cấm — rising tone (sắc), cố — rising tone (sắc).
Is cấm cố a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. cấm cố is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 禁錮.