cầu siêu
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [kəw˨˩ siəw˧˧]Huế [kəw˦˩ ʂiw˧˧]Saigon [kəw˨˩ ʂiw˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
cầu siêu means to have a requiem; requiem mass.
Chinese characters: 求超
Meanings of cầu siêu in English
Verb
- to pray as a group to support deceased souls
- to have a requiem; requiem mass (pray to bring peace to the dead)
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 求超. Probably a blend of cầu (“to wish for, to pray for”) + siêu thoát (“to pass on”).
Frequently asked questions
What does cầu siêu mean in English?
cầu siêu (verb) means "to have a requiem; requiem mass".
How do you pronounce cầu siêu?
IPA: Hanoi [kəw˨˩ siəw˧˧]; Saigon [kəw˨˩ ʂiw˧˧]. Tones: cầu — falling tone (huyền), siêu — level tone (ngang).
Is cầu siêu a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. cầu siêu is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 求超.