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cụp

verb
Hanoi [kup̚˧˨ʔ]Huế [kup̚˨˩ʔ]Saigon [kʊp̚˨˩˨] browser voice
Syllables · tones

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cụp means to hang loose; to hang down; to lower.

Meanings of cụp in English

Verb

  1. to hang loose; to hang down; to lower
  2. to shut; to close

Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)

Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, cụp could be written as 級, 𠀨, 𨸍. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.

Frequently asked questions

What does cụp mean in English?

cụp (verb) means "to hang loose; to hang down; to lower".

How do you pronounce cụp?

IPA: Hanoi [kup̚˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [kʊp̚˨˩˨]. Tones: cụp — heavy tone (nặng).

Meanings, pronunciation and etymology from English Wiktionary (wiktionary.org, via kaikki.org; CC BY-SA 4.0), reviewed and edited. IPA shown for three accents: Hanoi (Northern), Huế (Central) and Saigon (Southern). The Listen button uses your browser's Vietnamese voice, for reference only. Spotted a mistake? Let NgonNgu know.