cầm bút
verb
Hanoi [kəm˨˩ ʔɓut̚˧˦]Huế [kəm˦˩ ʔɓʊk̚˦˧˥]Saigon [kəm˨˩ ʔɓʊk͡p̚˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
cầm bút means to be a writer.
Meanings of cầm bút in English
Verb
- to be a writer
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 擒 and 筆, lit. "hold the pen".
Frequently asked questions
What does cầm bút mean in English?
cầm bút (verb) means "to be a writer".
How do you pronounce cầm bút?
IPA: Hanoi [kəm˨˩ ʔɓut̚˧˦]; Saigon [kəm˨˩ ʔɓʊk͡p̚˦˥]. Tones: cầm — falling tone (huyền), bút — rising tone (sắc).