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lên cân

verb
Hanoi [len˧˧ kən˧˧]Huế [len˧˧ kəŋ˧˧]Saigon [ləːn˧˧ kəŋ˧˧] browser voice
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lên cân means to gain weight; get heavier.

Meanings of lên cân in English

Verb

  1. euphemistic to gain weight; get heavier

Frequently asked questions

What does lên cân mean in English?

lên cân (verb) means "to gain weight; get heavier".

How do you pronounce lên cân?

IPA: Hanoi [len˧˧ kən˧˧]; Saigon [ləːn˧˧ kəŋ˧˧]. Tones: lên — level tone (ngang), cân — level tone (ngang).

Meanings, pronunciation and etymology from English Wiktionary (wiktionary.org, via kaikki.org; CC BY-SA 4.0), reviewed and edited. IPA shown for three accents: Hanoi (Northern), Huế (Central) and Saigon (Southern). The Listen button uses your browser's Vietnamese voice, for reference only. Spotted a mistake? Let NgonNgu know.