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xoàn

noun
Hanoi [swaːn˨˩]Huế [swaːŋ˦˩]Saigon [s⁽ʷ⁾aːŋ˨˩] browser voice
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xoàn means diamond.

Meanings of xoàn in English

Noun

  1. Central Vietnam, Southern Vietnam diamond ≈ kim cương

Words with xoàn

Etymology

Non-Sino-Vietnamese reading of Chinese 鑽 (“diamond”, SV: toản).

Frequently asked questions

What does xoàn mean in English?

xoàn (noun) means "diamond".

How do you pronounce xoàn?

IPA: Hanoi [swaːn˨˩]; Saigon [s⁽ʷ⁾aːŋ˨˩]. Tones: xoàn — falling tone (huyền).

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