canh tân
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [kajŋ̟˧˧ tən˧˧]Huế [kɛɲ˧˧ təŋ˧˧]Saigon [kan˧˧ təŋ˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
canh tân means to renovate; to modernise; to reform.
Chinese characters: 更新
Meanings of canh tân in English
Verb
- to renovate; to modernise; to reform (politics, society, etc.) ≈ đổi mới
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 更新.
Frequently asked questions
What does canh tân mean in English?
canh tân (verb) means "to renovate; to modernise; to reform".
How do you pronounce canh tân?
IPA: Hanoi [kajŋ̟˧˧ tən˧˧]; Saigon [kan˧˧ təŋ˧˧]. Tones: canh — level tone (ngang), tân — level tone (ngang).
Is canh tân a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. canh tân is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 更新.