cầm 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 →
cầm cố means to mortgage.
Chinese characters: 捦錮
Meanings of cầm cố in English
Verb
- to mortgage
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 捦錮.
Frequently asked questions
What does cầm cố mean in English?
cầm cố (verb) means "to mortgage".
How do you pronounce cầm cố?
IPA: Hanoi [kəm˨˩ ko˧˦]; Saigon [kəm˨˩ kow˦˥]. Tones: cầm — falling tone (huyền), cố — rising tone (sắc).
Is cầm cố a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. cầm cố is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 捦錮.