ông can
noun
Hanoi [ʔəwŋ͡m˧˧ kaːn˧˧]Huế [ʔəwŋ͡m˧˧ kaːŋ˧˧]Saigon [ʔəwŋ͡m˧˧ kaːŋ˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
ông can means cops.
Meanings of ông can in English
Noun
- derogatory, slang cops
Etymology
From công an (“public security”), generated through the nói lái process, also with semantic influence from ông.
Frequently asked questions
What does ông can mean in English?
ông can (noun) means "cops".
How do you pronounce ông can?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔəwŋ͡m˧˧ kaːn˧˧]; Saigon [ʔəwŋ͡m˧˧ kaːŋ˧˧]. Tones: ông — level tone (ngang), can — level tone (ngang).