oản
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ʔwaːn˧˩]Huế [ʔwaːŋ˧˨]Saigon [(ʔ)waːŋ˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
oản means used as votive offering.
Chinese characters: 碗
Meanings of oản in English
Noun
- truncated conical-shaped sticky rice or cake, used as votive offering
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 碗 (“bowl-like object”).
Frequently asked questions
What does oản mean in English?
oản (noun) means "used as votive offering".
How do you pronounce oản?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔwaːn˧˩]; Saigon [(ʔ)waːŋ˨˩˦]. Tones: oản — dipping tone (hỏi).
Is oản a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. oản is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 碗.