trưng cầu
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [t͡ɕɨŋ˧˧ kəw˨˩]Huế [ʈɨŋ˧˧ kəw˦˩]Saigon [ʈɨŋ˧˧ kəw˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
trưng cầu means to vote upon.
Chinese characters: 徵求
Meanings of trưng cầu in English
Verb
- of a group of persons to vote upon (something)
- trưng cầu dân ý; trưng cầu ý dânto hold a referendum
Words with trưng cầu
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 徵求.
Frequently asked questions
What does trưng cầu mean in English?
trưng cầu (verb) means "to vote upon".
How do you pronounce trưng cầu?
IPA: Hanoi [t͡ɕɨŋ˧˧ kəw˨˩]; Saigon [ʈɨŋ˧˧ kəw˨˩]. Tones: trưng — level tone (ngang), cầu — falling tone (huyền).
Is trưng cầu a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. trưng cầu is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 徵求.