lập công
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ləp̚˧˨ʔ kəwŋ͡m˧˧]Huế [ləp̚˨˩ʔ kəwŋ͡m˧˧]Saigon [ləp̚˨˩˨ kəwŋ͡m˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
Chinese characters: 立功
Meanings of lập công in English
Verb
- to socially contribute with something significant
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 立功.
Frequently asked questions
How do you pronounce lập công?
IPA: Hanoi [ləp̚˧˨ʔ kəwŋ͡m˧˧]; Saigon [ləp̚˨˩˨ kəwŋ͡m˧˧]. Tones: lập — heavy tone (nặng), công — level tone (ngang).
Is lập công a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. lập công is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 立功.