mưu cầu
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [miw˧˧ kəw˨˩]Huế [mɨw˧˧ kəw˦˩]Saigon [mɨw˧˧ kəw˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
mưu cầu means to pursue; to seek.
Chinese characters: 謀求
Meanings of mưu cầu in English
Verb
- literary to pursue; to seek
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 謀求.
Frequently asked questions
What does mưu cầu mean in English?
mưu cầu (verb) means "to pursue; to seek".
How do you pronounce mưu cầu?
IPA: Hanoi [miw˧˧ kəw˨˩]; Saigon [mɨw˧˧ kəw˨˩]. Tones: mưu — level tone (ngang), cầu — falling tone (huyền).
Is mưu cầu a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. mưu cầu is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 謀求.