liên can
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [liən˧˧ kaːn˧˧]Huế [liəŋ˧˧ kaːŋ˧˧]Saigon [liəŋ˧˧ kaːŋ˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
liên can means to be involved; associated.
Chinese characters: 連干
Meanings of liên can in English
Verb
- to be involved; associated
- legally to be implicated; complicit
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 連干.
Frequently asked questions
What does liên can mean in English?
liên can (verb) means "to be involved; associated".
How do you pronounce liên can?
IPA: Hanoi [liən˧˧ kaːn˧˧]; Saigon [liəŋ˧˧ kaːŋ˧˧]. Tones: liên — level tone (ngang), can — level tone (ngang).
Is liên can a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. liên can is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 連干.