công án
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [kəwŋ͡m˧˧ ʔaːn˧˦]Huế [kəwŋ͡m˧˧ ʔaːŋ˦˧˥]Saigon [kəwŋ͡m˧˧ ʔaːŋ˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
công án means koan.
Chinese characters: 公案
Meanings of công án in English
Noun
- Zen Buddhism koan
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 公案.
Frequently asked questions
What does công án mean in English?
công án (noun) means "koan".
How do you pronounce công án?
IPA: Hanoi [kəwŋ͡m˧˧ ʔaːn˧˦]; Saigon [kəwŋ͡m˧˧ ʔaːŋ˦˥]. Tones: công — level tone (ngang), án — rising tone (sắc).
Is công án a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. công án is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 公案.