an khang
[ʔaːn˧˧ xaːŋ˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(adjective) safe and sound
AdjectiveRegister: formal
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Tôi chúc bạn một năm mới an khang và thịnh vượng.I wish you a healthy, safe and properous New Year.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Equivalents & related
Near equivalent
safe and sound
A fixed-order word pair (irreversible binomial); full definition pending editorial review.
English
Near equivalent
bình an vô sự
(adjective) safe and sound
Tiếng Việt · via safe and sound
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Common questions
What does “an khang” mean?
(adjective) safe and sound
Is “an khang” formal or informal?
an khang is generally formal.
What is the closest equivalent?
“safe and sound” (English) — near equivalent.