độn

verb Sino-Vietnamese

Hanoi [ʔɗon˧˨ʔ]Huế [ʔɗoŋ˨˩ʔ]Saigon [ʔɗoŋ˨˩˨] browser voice

Syllables · tones

độnheavynặng

Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →

độn means to mix; to stuff.

Chinese characters: 囤

Meanings of độn in English

Verb

to mix (with something)
to stuff (something; with something)
- cơm độnrice mixed with other grains or plant matters to stretch out the meal
to implant (into something)
- độn vúto get a breast implant

Words with độn

độn thổ

Etymology

Sino-Vietnamese word from 囤.

Frequently asked questions

What does độn mean in English?

độn (verb) means "to mix; to stuff".

How do you pronounce độn?

IPA: Hanoi [ʔɗon˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [ʔɗoŋ˨˩˨]. Tones: độn — heavy tone (nặng).

Is độn a Sino-Vietnamese word?

Yes. độn is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 囤.

Meanings, pronunciation and etymology from English Wiktionary (wiktionary.org, via kaikki.org; CC BY-SA 4.0), reviewed and edited. IPA shown for three accents: Hanoi (Northern), Huế (Central) and Saigon (Southern). The Listen button uses your browser's Vietnamese voice, for reference only. Spotted a mistake? Let NgonNgu know.