giam cầm
verb
Hanoi [zaːm˧˧ kəm˨˩]Huế [jaːm˧˧ kəm˦˩]Saigon [jaːm˧˧ kəm˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
giam cầm means to imprison; confine.
Meanings of giam cầm in English
Verb
- to imprison; confine
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 監 and 擒.
Frequently asked questions
What does giam cầm mean in English?
giam cầm (verb) means "to imprison; confine".
How do you pronounce giam cầm?
IPA: Hanoi [zaːm˧˧ kəm˨˩]; Saigon [jaːm˧˧ kəm˨˩]. Tones: giam — level tone (ngang), cầm — falling tone (huyền).