cứu vãn
verb
Hanoi [kiw˧˦ vaːn˦ˀ˥]Huế [kɨw˨˩˦ vaːŋ˧˨]Saigon [kɨw˦˥ vaːŋ˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
cứu vãn means to save; to rescue.
Meanings of cứu vãn in English
Verb
- to save, to rescue
- cứu vãn tình thếto save the situation
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 救 and 挽.
Frequently asked questions
What does cứu vãn mean in English?
cứu vãn (verb) means "to save; to rescue".
How do you pronounce cứu vãn?
IPA: Hanoi [kiw˧˦ vaːn˦ˀ˥]; Saigon [kɨw˦˥ vaːŋ˨˩˦]. Tones: cứu — rising tone (sắc), vãn — creaky rising tone (ngã).