khô khan

[xo˧˧ xaːn˧˧]

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

Sense 1

Meaning · English

(adjective) dry; arid

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 ↗

Sense 2

Meaning · English

(adjective) bland; dull; uninteresting

Examples

bài giảng khô khana boring lecture

Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Common questions

What does “khô khan” mean?

(adjective) dry; arid

Is “khô khan” formal or informal?

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