khăn san
noun
Hanoi [xan˧˧ saːn˧˧]Huế [kʰaŋ˧˧ ʂaːŋ˧˧]Saigon [kʰaŋ˧˧ ʂaːŋ˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
khăn san means shawl.
Meanings of khăn san in English
Noun
- shawl
Etymology
Compound of khăn + san, the latter of which is from French châle.
Frequently asked questions
What does khăn san mean in English?
khăn san (noun) means "shawl".
How do you pronounce khăn san?
IPA: Hanoi [xan˧˧ saːn˧˧]; Saigon [kʰaŋ˧˧ ʂaːŋ˧˧]. Tones: khăn — level tone (ngang), san — level tone (ngang).
What classifier is used with khăn san?
Common classifiers: cái, chiếc — for example "một cái khăn san" (one shawl).