gian nan
adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [zaːn˧˧ naːn˧˧]Huế [jaːŋ˧˧ naːŋ˧˧]Saigon [jaːŋ˧˧ naːŋ˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
gian nan means miserably hard; difficult; tough.
Chinese characters: 艱難
Meanings of gian nan in English
Adjective
- miserably hard; difficult; tough
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 艱難.
Frequently asked questions
What does gian nan mean in English?
gian nan (adjective) means "miserably hard; difficult; tough".
How do you pronounce gian nan?
IPA: Hanoi [zaːn˧˧ naːn˧˧]; Saigon [jaːŋ˧˧ naːŋ˧˧]. Tones: gian — level tone (ngang), nan — level tone (ngang).
Is gian nan a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. gian nan is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 艱難.