khẩn cầu
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [xən˧˩ kəw˨˩]Huế [kʰəŋ˧˨ kəw˦˩]Saigon [kʰəŋ˨˩˦ kəw˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
khẩn cầu means to plead; beg; entreat.
Chinese characters: 懇求
Meanings of khẩn cầu in English
Verb
- to plead; beg; entreat; beseech
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 懇求, composed of 懇 and 求.
Frequently asked questions
What does khẩn cầu mean in English?
khẩn cầu (verb) means "to plead; beg; entreat".
How do you pronounce khẩn cầu?
IPA: Hanoi [xən˧˩ kəw˨˩]; Saigon [kʰəŋ˨˩˦ kəw˨˩]. Tones: khẩn — dipping tone (hỏi), cầu — falling tone (huyền).
Is khẩn cầu a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. khẩn cầu is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 懇求.