quàn
verb
Hanoi [kwaːn˨˩]Huế [kwaːŋ˦˩]Saigon [waːŋ˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
quàn means to lie in state.
Meanings of quàn in English
Verb
- to lie in state
- archaic to temporarily place an already shrouded corpse's coffin somewhere for future burial
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, quàn could be written as 權, 𣨭. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Frequently asked questions
What does quàn mean in English?
quàn (verb) means "to lie in state".
How do you pronounce quàn?
IPA: Hanoi [kwaːn˨˩]; Saigon [waːŋ˨˩]. Tones: quàn — falling tone (huyền).