cầm lòng
verb
Hanoi [kəm˨˩ lawŋ͡m˨˩]Huế [kəm˦˩ lawŋ͡m˦˩]Saigon [kəm˨˩ lawŋ͡m˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
cầm lòng means to restrain emotions; repress feelings.
Meanings of cầm lòng in English
Verb
- to restrain emotions; repress feelings
- to be apathetic
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, cầm lòng could be written as 擒𢙱. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Frequently asked questions
What does cầm lòng mean in English?
cầm lòng (verb) means "to restrain emotions; repress feelings".
How do you pronounce cầm lòng?
IPA: Hanoi [kəm˨˩ lawŋ͡m˨˩]; Saigon [kəm˨˩ lawŋ͡m˨˩]. Tones: cầm — falling tone (huyền), lòng — falling tone (huyền).