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cứng cáp

adjective
Hanoi [kɨŋ˧˦ kaːp̚˧˦]Huế [kɨŋ˦˧˥ kaːp̚˦˧˥]Saigon [kɨŋ˦˥ kaːp̚˦˥] browser voice
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cứng cáp means robust; vigorous; sturdy.

Meanings of cứng cáp in English

Adjective

  1. robust; vigorous; sturdy; thriving

Etymology

-ap reduplication of cứng (“hard”).

Frequently asked questions

What does cứng cáp mean in English?

cứng cáp (adjective) means "robust; vigorous; sturdy".

How do you pronounce cứng cáp?

IPA: Hanoi [kɨŋ˧˦ kaːp̚˧˦]; Saigon [kɨŋ˦˥ kaːp̚˦˥]. Tones: cứng — rising tone (sắc), cáp — rising tone (sắc).

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.