chán ngán
[t͡ɕaːn˧˦ ŋaːn˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(adjective) embittered; irritated; weary
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
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Sense 2
Meaning · English
(verb) to be sick and tired (of); fed up (with)
Equivalents & related
Near equivalent
sick and tired
Extremely frustrated or annoyed
English
Near equivalent
chán cơm thèm phở
(verb) to be sick and tired of cooked rice and long for pho
Tiếng Việt · via sick and tired
Near equivalent
chán chường
(verb) to be sick and tired (of); fed up (with)
Tiếng Việt · via sick and tired
Near equivalent
chán phè
(verb) to be sick and tired (of); fed up (with)
Tiếng Việt · via sick and tired
Lighter cards are two steps away in the meaning graph — equivalents of equivalents, reached via the entry shown on the card.
Common questions
What does “chán ngán” mean?
(adjective) embittered; irritated; weary
Is “chán ngán” 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?
“sick and tired” (English) — near equivalent.