căn bản
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Hanoi [kan˧˧ ʔɓaːn˧˩]Huế [kaŋ˧˧ ʔɓaːŋ˧˨]Saigon [kaŋ˧˧ ʔɓaːŋ˨˩˦] browser voice
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căn bản means basic; fundamental or foundational.
Chinese characters: 根本
Meanings of căn bản in English
Adjective
- of knowledge or fact basic, fundamental or foundational
Adverb
- for the most part; basically; essentially
Noun
- the basics; the fundamentals; the essentials
- mất căn bảnto be lacking in fundamentals
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 根本 (“basic, elementary”).
Frequently asked questions
What does căn bản mean in English?
căn bản (adjective) means "basic; fundamental or foundational".
How do you pronounce căn bản?
IPA: Hanoi [kan˧˧ ʔɓaːn˧˩]; Saigon [kaŋ˧˧ ʔɓaːŋ˨˩˦]. Tones: căn — level tone (ngang), bản — dipping tone (hỏi).
Is căn bản a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. căn bản is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 根本.