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dân gian

adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [zən˧˧ zaːn˧˧]Huế [jəŋ˧˧ jaːŋ˧˧]Saigon [jəŋ˧˧ jaːŋ˧˧] browser voice
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dân gian means folk.

Chinese characters: 民間

Meanings of dân gian in English

Adjective

  1. folk

Etymology

Sino-Vietnamese word from 民間 (“folk”).

Frequently asked questions

What does dân gian mean in English?

dân gian (adjective) means "folk".

How do you pronounce dân gian?

IPA: Hanoi [zən˧˧ zaːn˧˧]; Saigon [jəŋ˧˧ jaːŋ˧˧]. Tones: dân — level tone (ngang), gian — level tone (ngang).

Is dân gian a Sino-Vietnamese word?

Yes. dân gian is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 民間.

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