co dãn

adjectiveverb

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IPA built syllable by syllable from each syllable's entry.

Syllables · tones

colevelngang dãncreaky risingngã

Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →

co dãn means flexible; elastic.

Also spelled co giãn — same word, same meaning.

Meanings of co dãn in English

Adjective

flexible; elastic

Verb

to be flexible; able to be shortened or lengthend; able to expand at times and shrink at other times

Etymology

co + giãn.

Frequently asked questions

What does co dãn mean in English?

co dãn (adjective) means "flexible; elastic".

How do you pronounce co dãn?

IPA: Hanoi [kɔ˧˧ zaːn˦ˀ˥]; Saigon [kɔ˧˧ jaːŋ˨˩˦]. Tones: co — level tone (ngang), dãn — creaky rising tone (ngã).

Meanings, pronunciation and etymology from English Wiktionary (wiktionary.org, via kaikki.org; CC BY-SA 4.0), reviewed and edited. IPA shown for three accents: Hanoi (Northern), Huế (Central) and Saigon (Southern). The Listen button uses your browser's Vietnamese voice, for reference only. Spotted a mistake? Let NgonNgu know.