chạn
noun
Hanoi [t͡ɕaːn˧˨ʔ]Huế [t͡ɕaːŋ˨˩ʔ]Saigon [caːŋ˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
chạn means a kitchen cupboard; kitchen pantry.
Classifier: cái — e.g. một cái chạn (one kitchen cupboard)
Meanings of chạn in English
Noun
- Northern Vietnam a kitchen cupboard; kitchen pantry
- Northern Vietnam a dish rack
- a livestock cage
- a large basket
Words with chạn
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, chạn could be written as 𣗑. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Frequently asked questions
What does chạn mean in English?
chạn (noun) means "a kitchen cupboard; kitchen pantry".
How do you pronounce chạn?
IPA: Hanoi [t͡ɕaːn˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [caːŋ˨˩˨]. Tones: chạn — heavy tone (nặng).
What classifier is used with chạn?
Common classifiers: cái — for example "một cái chạn" (one a kitchen cupboard).