Tiếng Việt · Word Attested

cầm chân

[kəm˨˩ t͡ɕən˧˧] 🎙 Say it

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

(verb) to hold the legs

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

nắm chân

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

Sources & notes

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

(verb) to pin down; to immobilize; to restrict (especially an enemy)

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

ghìm chặt; hạn chế

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

(verb) to fend off; to resist; to repel (especially in sports)

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

đối phó; ngăn chặn

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Topics: Legs

What does “cầm chân” mean?

(verb) to hold the legs

Is “cầm chân” formal or informal?

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

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