cầm chân
verb
Hanoi [kəm˨˩ t͡ɕən˧˧]Huế [kəm˦˩ t͡ɕəŋ˧˧]Saigon [kəm˨˩ cəŋ˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
cầm chân means to hold the legs; to pin down; to immobilize.
Meanings of cầm chân in English
Verb
- literal to hold the legs
- figurative to pin down; to immobilize; to restrict (especially an enemy)
- figurative to fend off; to resist; to repel (especially in sports)
Etymology
cầm (“hold/seize”) + chân (“foot/leg”).
Frequently asked questions
What does cầm chân mean in English?
cầm chân (verb) means "to hold the legs; to pin down; to immobilize".
How do you pronounce cầm chân?
IPA: Hanoi [kəm˨˩ t͡ɕən˧˧]; Saigon [kəm˨˩ cəŋ˧˧]. Tones: cầm — falling tone (huyền), chân — level tone (ngang).