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vãn

adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [vaːn˦ˀ˥]Huế [vaːŋ˧˨]Saigon [vaːŋ˨˩˦] browser voice
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Chinese characters: 晚

Meanings of vãn in English

Adjective

  1. literary quiet and lacking in liveliness as a venue is nearly over
    • Chập tối, chợ vãn.Near night time, the market is dead.

Words with vãn

Etymology

Sino-Vietnamese word from 晚.

Frequently asked questions

How do you pronounce vãn?

IPA: Hanoi [vaːn˦ˀ˥]; Saigon [vaːŋ˨˩˦]. Tones: vãn — creaky rising tone (ngã).

Is vãn a Sino-Vietnamese word?

Yes. vãn is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 晚.

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