chai sạn
adjective
Hanoi [t͡ɕaːj˧˧ saːn˧˨ʔ]Huế [t͡ɕaːj˧˧ ʂaːŋ˨˩ʔ]Saigon [caːj˧˧ ʂaːŋ˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
chai sạn means hardened; callused.
Meanings of chai sạn in English
Adjective
- hardened, callused
- figurative apathetic; uncaring
Etymology
chai (“callous”) + sạn.
Frequently asked questions
What does chai sạn mean in English?
chai sạn (adjective) means "hardened; callused".
How do you pronounce chai sạn?
IPA: Hanoi [t͡ɕaːj˧˧ saːn˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [caːj˧˧ ʂaːŋ˨˩˨]. Tones: chai — level tone (ngang), sạn — heavy tone (nặng).