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phán

verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [faːn˧˦]Huế [faːŋ˦˧˥]Saigon [faːŋ˦˥] browser voice
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phán means to rule.

Chinese characters: 判

Meanings of phán in English

Verb

  1. to rule (to decide judicially)
  2. to declare with an air of authority

Words with phán

Etymology

Sino-Vietnamese word from 判.

Frequently asked questions

What does phán mean in English?

phán (verb) means "to rule".

How do you pronounce phán?

IPA: Hanoi [faːn˧˦]; Saigon [faːŋ˦˥]. Tones: phán — rising tone (sắc).

Is phán a Sino-Vietnamese word?

Yes. phán is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 判.

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