cạn chén
verbinterjection
Hanoi [kaːn˧˨ʔ t͡ɕɛn˧˦]Huế [kaːŋ˨˩ʔ t͡ɕɛŋ˦˧˥]Saigon [kaːŋ˨˩˨ cɛŋ˦˥] browser voice
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Meanings of cạn chén in English
Verb
- literal; drinking; literal; drinking to down a cup of an alcoholic drink
Interjection
- drinking let's down our (alcoholic) drinks ≈ trăm phần trăm
Etymology
cạn (“to down”) + chén (“Chinese-style small handleless cup”), calque of Chinese 乾杯 /干杯 (can bôi)
Frequently asked questions
How do you pronounce cạn chén?
IPA: Hanoi [kaːn˧˨ʔ t͡ɕɛn˧˦]; Saigon [kaːŋ˨˩˨ cɛŋ˦˥]. Tones: cạn — heavy tone (nặng), chén — rising tone (sắc).