châm cứu
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [t͡ɕəm˧˧ kiw˧˦]Huế [t͡ɕəm˧˧ kɨw˨˩˦]Saigon [cəm˧˧ kɨw˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
châm cứu means acupuncture.
Chinese characters: 針灸 (針 “needle” + 灸 “moxibustion”)
Meanings of châm cứu in English
Noun
- acupuncture
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 針灸, composed of 針 (“needle”) and 灸 (“moxibustion”).
Frequently asked questions
What does châm cứu mean in English?
châm cứu (noun) means "acupuncture".
How do you pronounce châm cứu?
IPA: Hanoi [t͡ɕəm˧˧ kiw˧˦]; Saigon [cəm˧˧ kɨw˦˥]. Tones: châm — level tone (ngang), cứu — rising tone (sắc).
Is châm cứu a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. châm cứu is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 針灸.