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cung cấm

noun
Hanoi [kʊwŋ͡m˧˧ kəm˧˦]Huế [kʊwŋ͡m˧˧ kəm˦˧˥]Saigon [kʊwŋ͡m˧˧ kəm˦˥] browser voice
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cung cấm means forbidden city; forbidden palace.

Meanings of cung cấm in English

Noun

  1. forbidden city, forbidden palace (place where the monarch lives) ≈ cấm cung

Etymology

cung (“palace”) + cấm (“to forbid”).

Frequently asked questions

What does cung cấm mean in English?

cung cấm (noun) means "forbidden city; forbidden palace".

How do you pronounce cung cấm?

IPA: Hanoi [kʊwŋ͡m˧˧ kəm˧˦]; Saigon [kʊwŋ͡m˧˧ kəm˦˥]. Tones: cung — level tone (ngang), cấm — rising tone (sắc).

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