cẩm nang
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [kəm˧˩ naːŋ˧˧]Huế [kəm˧˨ naːŋ˧˧]Saigon [kəm˨˩˦ naːŋ˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
cẩm nang means handbook; manual.
Chinese characters: 錦囊 Classifier: cuốn — e.g. một cuốn cẩm nang (one handbook)
Meanings of cẩm nang in English
Noun
- book containing all the key points; handbook; manual
- historical brocade bag containing secret formulae and advice (to be used in times of need)
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 錦囊.
Frequently asked questions
What does cẩm nang mean in English?
cẩm nang (noun) means "handbook; manual".
How do you pronounce cẩm nang?
IPA: Hanoi [kəm˧˩ naːŋ˧˧]; Saigon [kəm˨˩˦ naːŋ˧˧]. Tones: cẩm — dipping tone (hỏi), nang — level tone (ngang).
Is cẩm nang a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. cẩm nang is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 錦囊.
What classifier is used with cẩm nang?
Common classifiers: cuốn — for example "một cuốn cẩm nang" (one handbook).