sành

See also: sanh

Vietnamese

Pronunciation

  • (Hà Nội) IPA(key): [sajŋ̟˨˩]
  • (Huế) IPA(key): [ʂɛɲ˦˩] ~ [sɛɲ˦˩]
  • (Saigon) IPA(key): [ʂan˨˩] ~ [san˨˩]

Etymology 1

Alternative forms

  • (North Central Vietnam) trèng

Noun

sành • (𡊳, 𤬸, 𥓉)

  1. glazed terracotta
Derived terms
  • cam sành (a Vietnamese citrus fruit similar to an orange)

Etymology 2

Adjective

sành • (𠰮)

  1. be conversant, be a connoisseur
    sành đồ cổ ― be a connoisseur in antiques
    sành ăn ― be a connoisseur of food
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