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san sát

adjective
Hanoi [saːn˧˧ saːt̚˧˦]Huế [ʂaːŋ˧˧ ʂaːk̚˦˧˥]Saigon [ʂaːŋ˧˧ ʂaːk̚˦˥] browser voice
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san sát means very close to; adjacent; adjoining.

Meanings of san sát in English

Adjective

  1. very close to; adjacent; adjoining; together as if there is no gap
  2. of speaking jabbering on and on (in an annoying manner)

Etymology

Reduplication of sát (擦) ("close to").

Frequently asked questions

What does san sát mean in English?

san sát (adjective) means "very close to; adjacent; adjoining".

How do you pronounce san sát?

IPA: Hanoi [saːn˧˧ saːt̚˧˦]; Saigon [ʂaːŋ˧˧ ʂaːk̚˦˥]. Tones: san — level tone (ngang), sát — rising tone (sắc).

Meanings, pronunciation and etymology from English Wiktionary (wiktionary.org, via kaikki.org; CC BY-SA 4.0), reviewed and edited. IPA shown for three accents: Hanoi (Northern), Huế (Central) and Saigon (Southern). The Listen button uses your browser's Vietnamese voice, for reference only. Spotted a mistake? Let NgonNgu know.