gân

[ɣən˧˧]

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Sense 1

Meaning · English

(noun) tendon

Where it’s used: Used Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora

Examples

Gân chân tôi bị đau sau trận bóng.My leg tendon hurt after the soccer game.

Editorial example (contributed-collins-enriched)

Sources & notes

Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗

Sense 2

Meaning · English

(noun) vein (of a leaf)

Common questions

What does “gân” mean?

(noun) tendon

Is “gân” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.