ăn gian
verb
Hanoi [ʔan˧˧ zaːn˧˧]Huế [ʔaŋ˧˧ jaːŋ˧˧]Saigon [ʔaŋ˧˧ jaːŋ˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
ăn gian means to cheat; wrongfully gain.
Meanings of ăn gian in English
Verb
- colloquial to cheat; wrongfully gain
- chơi ăn gianto cheat in a (children's) game
- ăn gian tiềnto embezzle
Etymology
ăn (“to win”) + gian (姦) (“by deceiving”).
Frequently asked questions
What does ăn gian mean in English?
ăn gian (verb) means "to cheat; wrongfully gain".
How do you pronounce ăn gian?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔan˧˧ zaːn˧˧]; Saigon [ʔaŋ˧˧ jaːŋ˧˧]. Tones: ăn — level tone (ngang), gian — level tone (ngang).