cầm quyền
[kəm˨˩ kwiən˨˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(verb) to hold power; to be in power; to be in office
Verb
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Chúng tôi đề nghị đảng cầm quyền nên hành động quyết liệt hơn để không bị bỏ phiếu bãi nhiệm trong cuộc bầu cử tới.We suggest that the ruling party act more decisively in order not to be voted out of office in the next election.
Tatoeba sentence #11377640 (CC BY 2.0 FR, tatoeba.org, retrieved 2026-07-31)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Common questions
What does “cầm quyền” mean?
(verb) to hold power; to be in power; to be in office
Is “cầm quyền” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.