quèn
adjective
Hanoi [kwɛn˨˩]Huế [kwɛŋ˦˩]Saigon [wɛŋ˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
quèn means lowly; of no importance; unworthy of note.
Meanings of quèn in English
Adjective
- lowly, of no importance, unworthy of note
- thầy giáo quèna lowly teacher
- nhân viên quèna lowly employee
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, quèn could be written as 拳. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Frequently asked questions
What does quèn mean in English?
quèn (adjective) means "lowly; of no importance; unworthy of note".
How do you pronounce quèn?
IPA: Hanoi [kwɛn˨˩]; Saigon [wɛŋ˨˩]. Tones: quèn — falling tone (huyền).