cầu an
[kəw˨˩ ʔaːn˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(verb) to be quiet-seeking; to long for a quiet life
Register: formal
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
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Sense 2
Meaning · English
(verb) to pray for peace
Register: formal
Examples
...được thực hành rộng rãi ở mọi tông phái khác nhau của Phật giáo trong các thời lễ nhằm cầu an......widely practiced in every different sect of Buddhism during ceremonies to pray for peace...
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “cầu an” mean?
(verb) to be quiet-seeking; to long for a quiet life
Is “cầu an” formal or informal?
cầu an is generally formal.