bền gan
adjective
Hanoi [ʔɓen˨˩ ɣaːn˧˧]Huế [ʔɓen˦˩ ɣaːŋ˧˧]Saigon [ʔɓəːn˨˩ ɣaːŋ˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
bền gan means tenacious.
Meanings of bền gan in English
Adjective
- tenacious
Etymology
bền + gan, literally “durable of liver”.
Frequently asked questions
What does bền gan mean in English?
bền gan (adjective) means "tenacious".
How do you pronounce bền gan?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔɓen˨˩ ɣaːn˧˧]; Saigon [ʔɓəːn˨˩ ɣaːŋ˧˧]. Tones: bền — falling tone (huyền), gan — level tone (ngang).