khán quan
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [xaːn˧˦ kwaːn˧˧]Huế [kʰaːŋ˦˧˥ kwaːŋ˧˧]Saigon [kʰaːŋ˦˥ waːŋ˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
khán quan means audience; you.
Chinese characters: 看官
Meanings of khán quan in English
Noun
- honorific, literary audience, you (when addressing an audience)
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 看官.
Frequently asked questions
What does khán quan mean in English?
khán quan (noun) means "audience; you".
How do you pronounce khán quan?
IPA: Hanoi [xaːn˧˦ kwaːn˧˧]; Saigon [kʰaːŋ˦˥ waːŋ˧˧]. Tones: khán — rising tone (sắc), quan — level tone (ngang).
Is khán quan a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. khán quan is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 看官.