ကင်

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See also: ကင်း

Burmese

Etymology

Inherited from Proto-Tibeto-Burman *(k/g)a(ː)ŋ (to roast, toast, dry, burn; hot; thirsty). Compare Old Chinese (OC *kʰaːŋs, *qʰaːŋ, “to toast; heated brick bed”) (STEDT).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /kɪ̀ɴ/
  • Romanization: MLCTS: kang • ALA-LC: kaṅʻ • BGN/PCGN: kin • Okell: kiñ

Verb

ကင် (kang)

  1. to roast, broil, barbecue
  2. to toast (bread)

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