cầm chân
[kəm˨˩ t͡ɕən˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(verb) to hold the legs
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(verb) to pin down; to immobilize; to restrict (especially an enemy)
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(verb) to fend off; to resist; to repel (especially in sports)
Common questions
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.