chằn
nounverb
Hanoi [t͡ɕan˨˩]Huế [t͡ɕaŋ˦˩]Saigon [caŋ˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
chằn means arguably a yaksa; ogre.
Classifier: con — e.g. một con chằn (one arguably a yaksa)
Meanings of chằn in English
Noun
- a kind of monster in Vietnamese folklore, arguably a yaksa, a tiger monster or a snake monster
- ogre
Verb
- to widen and loosen something ≈ nới
Words with chằn
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, chằn could be written as 陳, 𤠶. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Etymology
Claimed to be derived from Khmer យក្ខ (yĕək) or related to trăn (“python”), rắn (“snake”), or even Malay macan (“tiger”) by various folk etymologies.
Frequently asked questions
What does chằn mean in English?
chằn (noun) means "arguably a yaksa; ogre".
How do you pronounce chằn?
IPA: Hanoi [t͡ɕan˨˩]; Saigon [caŋ˨˩]. Tones: chằn — falling tone (huyền).
What classifier is used with chằn?
Common classifiers: con — for example "một con chằn" (one arguably a yaksa).