chống cự
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
chống cự means to resist; to fight back.
Meanings of chống cự in English
Verb
- to resist; to fight back
Etymology
chống (“to resist”) + cự (“拒, to resist”). Compare 撐拒 /撑拒, as both initial parts share meaning: "to prop up; to push off with a pole (punt)".
Frequently asked questions
What does chống cự mean in English?
chống cự (verb) means "to resist; to fight back".
How do you pronounce chống cự?
IPA: Hanoi [t͡ɕəwŋ͡m˧˦ kɨ˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [cəwŋ͡m˦˥ kɨ˨˩˨]. Tones: chống — rising tone (sắc), cự — heavy tone (nặng).