cầu an
verb
Hanoi [kəw˨˩ ʔaːn˧˧]Huế [kəw˦˩ ʔaːŋ˧˧]Saigon [kəw˨˩ ʔaːŋ˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
cầu an means to be quiet-seeking; to pray for peace.
Meanings of cầu an in English
Verb
- to be quiet-seeking; to long for a quiet life
- literary to pray for peace
- ...được thực hành rộng rãi ở mọi tông phái khác nhau của Phật giáo trong các thời lễ nhằm cầu an......widely practiced in every different sect of Buddhism during ceremonies to pray for peace...
Etymology
Non-Sino-Vietnamese reading of Chinese 苟安 (SV: cẩu an), influenced by cầu (求, “to seek”).
Frequently asked questions
What does cầu an mean in English?
cầu an (verb) means "to be quiet-seeking; to pray for peace".
How do you pronounce cầu an?
IPA: Hanoi [kəw˨˩ ʔaːn˧˧]; Saigon [kəw˨˩ ʔaːŋ˧˧]. Tones: cầu — falling tone (huyền), an — level tone (ngang).