vén
verb
Hanoi [vɛn˧˦]Huế [vɛŋ˦˧˥]Saigon [vɛŋ˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
vén means to roll up; to lift up; to tuck up.
Meanings of vén in English
Verb
- to roll up; to lift up; to tuck up
- Southern Vietnam to gather in a tidy heap; to put in order; to arrange
Words with vén
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, vén could be written as 援, 𫽭. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Etymology
Cognate with Muong Bi wẻn.
Frequently asked questions
What does vén mean in English?
vén (verb) means "to roll up; to lift up; to tuck up".
How do you pronounce vén?
IPA: Hanoi [vɛn˧˦]; Saigon [vɛŋ˦˥]. Tones: vén — rising tone (sắc).