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)

glazed terracotta

Derived terms

cam sành (a Vietnamese citrus fruit similar to an orange)

Etymology 2

This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium.
Particularly: “Related to rành (“to know clearly”)?”

Adjective

sành • (𠰮)

be conversant, be a connoisseur
sành đồ cổ ― be a connoisseur in antiques

sành ăn ― be a connoisseur of food