cầu cứu
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [kəw˨˩ kiw˧˦]Huế [kəw˦˩ kɨw˨˩˦]Saigon [kəw˨˩ kɨw˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
cầu cứu means to ask for rescue; to cry for help.
Chinese characters: 求救
Meanings of cầu cứu in English
Verb
- to ask for rescue; to cry for help
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 求救.
Frequently asked questions
What does cầu cứu mean in English?
cầu cứu (verb) means "to ask for rescue; to cry for help".
How do you pronounce cầu cứu?
IPA: Hanoi [kəw˨˩ kiw˧˦]; Saigon [kəw˨˩ kɨw˦˥]. Tones: cầu — falling tone (huyền), cứu — rising tone (sắc).
Is cầu cứu a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. cầu cứu is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 求救.