tranh cử
verb
Hanoi [t͡ɕajŋ̟˧˧ kɨ˧˩]Huế [ʈɛɲ˧˧ kɨ˧˨]Saigon [ʈan˧˧ kɨ˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
tranh cử means to run as a candidate.
Meanings of tranh cử in English
Verb
- to run as a candidate (for)
- tranh cử tổng thốngto run for president
Etymology
tranh + cử, probably modelled after ứng cử.
Frequently asked questions
What does tranh cử mean in English?
tranh cử (verb) means "to run as a candidate".
How do you pronounce tranh cử?
IPA: Hanoi [t͡ɕajŋ̟˧˧ kɨ˧˩]; Saigon [ʈan˧˧ kɨ˨˩˦]. Tones: tranh — level tone (ngang), cử — dipping tone (hỏi).