cân
[kən˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
A kilogram — the Northern word; Southerners say ký.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Một ki-lô-gam — từ miền Bắc; trong Nam nói ký.
Noun
Where it’s used:
Used
Miền Bắc · Northern Vietnam
Examples
Đứng lên cân xem bao nhiêu ký.Step on the scales to see how many kilos you weigh.
Editorial example (contributed-collins-enriched)
Sources & notes
Local usage: Usually means a weighing scale here; “cân” can also mean to weigh. [contributed-collins-enriched]
Equivalents & related
Common questions
What does “cân” mean?
A kilogram — the Northern word; Southerners say ký.
Is “cân” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.
What is the closest equivalent?
“ký” (Tiếng Việt) — same meaning · other region.