chan
verb
Hanoi [t͡ɕaːn˧˧]Huế [t͡ɕaːŋ˧˧]Saigon [caːŋ˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
chan means to pour sauce.
Meanings of chan in English
Verb
- to pour sauce, soup or broth over solid food
- chan canh/mắmto pour broth/nước mắm
Words with chan
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, chan could be written as 滇, 𬉌. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Frequently asked questions
What does chan mean in English?
chan (verb) means "to pour sauce".
How do you pronounce chan?
IPA: Hanoi [t͡ɕaːn˧˧]; Saigon [caːŋ˧˧]. Tones: chan — level tone (ngang).