cầm quyền
verb
Hanoi [kəm˨˩ kwiən˨˩]Huế [kəm˦˩ kwiəŋ˦˩]Saigon [kəm˨˩ wiəŋ˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
cầm quyền means to hold power; to be in power; to be in office.
Meanings of cầm quyền in English
Verb
- to hold power; to be in power; to be in office
Example sentences with cầm quyền
- Chúng tôi đề nghị đảng cầm quyền nên hành động quyết liệt hơn để không bị bỏ phiếu bãi nhiệm trong cuộc bầu cử tới. We suggest that the ruling party act more decisively in order not to be voted out of office in the next election.
Bilingual example sentences from Tatoeba (tatoeba.org, CC BY 2.0 FR).
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 擒 and 權.
Frequently asked questions
What does cầm quyền mean in English?
cầm quyền (verb) means "to hold power; to be in power; to be in office".
How do you pronounce cầm quyền?
IPA: Hanoi [kəm˨˩ kwiən˨˩]; Saigon [kəm˨˩ wiəŋ˨˩]. Tones: cầm — falling tone (huyền), quyền — falling tone (huyền).