can gián
verb
Hanoi [kaːn˧˧ zaːn˧˦]Huế [kaːŋ˧˧ jaːŋ˦˧˥]Saigon [kaːŋ˧˧ jaːŋ˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
can gián means to advise against; to remonstrate; to dissuade.
Meanings of can gián in English
Verb
- to advise against; to remonstrate; to dissuade
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 干 and 諫.
Frequently asked questions
What does can gián mean in English?
can gián (verb) means "to advise against; to remonstrate; to dissuade".
How do you pronounce can gián?
IPA: Hanoi [kaːn˧˧ zaːn˧˦]; Saigon [kaːŋ˧˧ jaːŋ˦˥]. Tones: can — level tone (ngang), gián — rising tone (sắc).