củng cố
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [kʊwŋ͡m˧˩ ko˧˦]Huế [kʊwŋ͡m˧˨ kow˨˩˦]Saigon [kʊwŋ͡m˨˩˦ kow˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
củng cố means to strengthen; to solidify; to consolidate.
Chinese characters: 鞏固
Meanings of củng cố in English
Verb
- transitive to strengthen; to solidify; to consolidate; to fortify
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 鞏固.
Frequently asked questions
What does củng cố mean in English?
củng cố (verb) means "to strengthen; to solidify; to consolidate".
How do you pronounce củng cố?
IPA: Hanoi [kʊwŋ͡m˧˩ ko˧˦]; Saigon [kʊwŋ͡m˨˩˦ kow˦˥]. Tones: củng — dipping tone (hỏi), cố — rising tone (sắc).
Is củng cố a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. củng cố is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 鞏固.