tán
[taːn˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) canopy (highest foliage and branches of a forest)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(noun) parasol, sunshade
Sense 3
Where it’s used:
Used
Miền Nam · Southern Vietnam
• Wiktionary labels this sense “Southern”
Sense 4
Meaning · English
(verb) flatter, coax
Common questions
What does “tán” mean?
(noun) canopy (highest foliage and branches of a forest)
Is “tán” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.