cẩu
verbnoun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [kəw˧˩]Huế [kəw˧˨]Saigon [kəw˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
cẩu means to lift with a crane.
Chinese characters: 狗
Meanings of cẩu in English
Verb
- to lift with a crane
Noun
- abbreviation short for cần cẩu (“crane (lifting device)”)
Words with cẩu
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 狗.
Frequently asked questions
What does cẩu mean in English?
cẩu (verb) means "to lift with a crane".
How do you pronounce cẩu?
IPA: Hanoi [kəw˧˩]; Saigon [kəw˨˩˦]. Tones: cẩu — dipping tone (hỏi).
Is cẩu a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. cẩu is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 狗.