a-la-hán
[ʔaː˧˧ laː˧˧ haːn˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(noun) arhat (one who has attained enlightenment; a Buddhist saint)
Noun
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Common questions
What does “a-la-hán” mean?
(noun) arhat (one who has attained enlightenment; a Buddhist saint)
Is “a-la-hán” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.