cứu cánh
nounverb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [kiw˧˦ kajŋ̟˧˦]Huế [kɨw˨˩˦ kɛɲ˦˧˥]Saigon [kɨw˦˥ kan˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
cứu cánh means result; outcome.
Chinese characters: 究竟
Meanings of cứu cánh in English
Noun
- result; outcome
- goal; something to achieve
- nonstandard salvation; rescue
Verb
- nonstandard to save; to rescue; to salvage
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 究竟 (“outcome”).
Frequently asked questions
What does cứu cánh mean in English?
cứu cánh (noun) means "result; outcome".
How do you pronounce cứu cánh?
IPA: Hanoi [kiw˧˦ kajŋ̟˧˦]; Saigon [kɨw˦˥ kan˦˥]. Tones: cứu — rising tone (sắc), cánh — rising tone (sắc).
Is cứu cánh a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. cứu cánh is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 究竟.