vằn thắn
noun
Hanoi [van˨˩ tʰan˧˦]Huế [vaŋ˦˩ tʰaŋ˦˧˥]Saigon [vaŋ˨˩ tʰaŋ˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
vằn thắn means wonton.
Meanings of vằn thắn in English
Noun
- Northern Vietnam wonton ≈ hoành thánh
Etymology
From Cantonese 雲吞 /云吞 (wan⁴ tan¹) or Cantonese 餛飩 /馄饨 (wan⁴ tan¹).
Frequently asked questions
What does vằn thắn mean in English?
vằn thắn (noun) means "wonton".
How do you pronounce vằn thắn?
IPA: Hanoi [van˨˩ tʰan˧˦]; Saigon [vaŋ˨˩ tʰaŋ˦˥]. Tones: vằn — falling tone (huyền), thắn — rising tone (sắc).