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lan can

noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [laːn˧˧ kaːn˧˧]Huế [laːŋ˧˧ kaːŋ˧˧]Saigon [laːŋ˧˧ kaːŋ˧˧] browser voice
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lan can means rail; banisters.

Chinese characters: 欄杆

Meanings of lan can in English

Noun

  1. rail; banisters

Etymology

Sino-Vietnamese word from 欄杆.

Frequently asked questions

What does lan can mean in English?

lan can (noun) means "rail; banisters".

How do you pronounce lan can?

IPA: Hanoi [laːn˧˧ kaːn˧˧]; Saigon [laːŋ˧˧ kaːŋ˧˧]. Tones: lan — level tone (ngang), can — level tone (ngang).

Is lan can a Sino-Vietnamese word?

Yes. lan can is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 欄杆.

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