cần cù
adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [kən˨˩ ku˨˩]Huế [kəŋ˦˩ kʊw˦˩]Saigon [kəŋ˨˩ kʊw˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
cần cù means industrious; hard-working; diligent.
Chinese characters: 勤劬
Meanings of cần cù in English
Adjective
- industrious; hard-working; diligent
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 勤劬.
Frequently asked questions
What does cần cù mean in English?
cần cù (adjective) means "industrious; hard-working; diligent".
How do you pronounce cần cù?
IPA: Hanoi [kən˨˩ ku˨˩]; Saigon [kəŋ˨˩ kʊw˨˩]. Tones: cần — falling tone (huyền), cù — falling tone (huyền).
Is cần cù a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. cần cù is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 勤劬.