Tiếng Việt · Word Attested

cám cảnh

[kaːm˧˦ kajŋ̟˧˩] 🎙 Say it

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Meaning · English

(verb) to feel compassion for, to pity

Verb

Where it’s used: Used Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora

Examples

Người dưng nước lã mà người ta còn cám cảnh những đứa trẻ bơ vơ, còn mình…Unrelated strangers, but they still felt compassion for children that are adrift; while he himself…

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Sources & notes

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Common questions

What does “cám cảnh” mean?

(verb) to feel compassion for, to pity

Is “cám cảnh” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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