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khang an

adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [xaːŋ˧˧ ʔaːn˧˧]Huế [kʰaːŋ˧˧ ʔaːŋ˧˧]Saigon [kʰaːŋ˧˧ ʔaːŋ˧˧] browser voice
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khang an means healthy and safe.

Chinese characters: 康安

Meanings of khang an in English

Adjective

  1. healthy and safe

Etymology

Sino-Vietnamese word from 康安.

Frequently asked questions

What does khang an mean in English?

khang an (adjective) means "healthy and safe".

How do you pronounce khang an?

IPA: Hanoi [xaːŋ˧˧ ʔaːn˧˧]; Saigon [kʰaːŋ˧˧ ʔaːŋ˧˧]. Tones: khang — level tone (ngang), an — level tone (ngang).

Is khang an a Sino-Vietnamese word?

Yes. khang an is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 康安.

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