cần mẫn
adjective Sino-Vietnamese Top 5,000 most common
Hanoi [kən˨˩ mən˦ˀ˥]Huế [kəŋ˦˩ məŋ˧˨]Saigon [kəŋ˨˩ məŋ˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
cần mẫn means industrious and clever; diligent; assiduous.
Chinese characters: 勤敏 (勤 “diligent, industrious” + 敏 “intelligent, quick-witted”)
Meanings of cần mẫn in English
Adjective
- industrious and clever; diligent, assiduous
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 勤敏, composed of 勤 (“diligent, industrious”) and 敏 (“intelligent, quick-witted”).
Frequently asked questions
What does cần mẫn mean in English?
cần mẫn (adjective) means "industrious and clever; diligent; assiduous".
How do you pronounce cần mẫn?
IPA: Hanoi [kən˨˩ mən˦ˀ˥]; Saigon [kəŋ˨˩ məŋ˨˩˦]. Tones: cần — falling tone (huyền), mẫn — creaky rising tone (ngã).
Is cần mẫn a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. cần mẫn is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 勤敏.