cửa quyền
adjective
Hanoi [kɨə˧˩ kwiən˨˩]Huế [kɨə˧˨ kwiəŋ˦˩]Saigon [kɨə˨˩˦ wiəŋ˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
cửa quyền means power-tripping; authoritarian.
Meanings of cửa quyền in English
Adjective
- power-tripping, authoritarian
- thái độ cửa quyềnpower-tripping attitude
- hành vi cửa quyềnpower-tripping behaviours
Etymology
Calque from Chinese 權門 (quyền môn, “powerful family”, literally “gate of power”).
Frequently asked questions
What does cửa quyền mean in English?
cửa quyền (adjective) means "power-tripping; authoritarian".
How do you pronounce cửa quyền?
IPA: Hanoi [kɨə˧˩ kwiən˨˩]; Saigon [kɨə˨˩˦ wiəŋ˨˩]. Tones: cửa — dipping tone (hỏi), quyền — falling tone (huyền).