cầu hoà
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [kəw˨˩ hwaː˨˩]Huế [kəw˦˩ hwaː˦˩]Saigon [kəw˨˩ waː˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
cầu hoà means to sue for peace; to negotiate peace; to hold peace talks.
Chinese characters: 求和 (求 “to ask for, to demand” + 和 “peace, harmony”)
Meanings of cầu hoà in English
Verb
- to sue for peace; to negotiate peace; to hold peace talks; to extend an olive branch
- board games to play for a draw
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 求和, composed of 求 (“to ask for, to demand”) and 和 (“peace, harmony”).
Frequently asked questions
What does cầu hoà mean in English?
cầu hoà (verb) means "to sue for peace; to negotiate peace; to hold peace talks".
How do you pronounce cầu hoà?
IPA: Hanoi [kəw˨˩ hwaː˨˩]; Saigon [kəw˨˩ waː˨˩]. Tones: cầu — falling tone (huyền), hoà — falling tone (huyền).
Is cầu hoà a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. cầu hoà is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 求和.