cẩm nang

See also: cảm nắng

Vietnamese

Etymology

    Sino-Vietnamese word from 錦囊.

    Pronunciation

    • (Hà Nội) IPA(key): [kəm˧˩ naːŋ˧˧]
    • (Huế) IPA(key): [kəm˧˨ naːŋ˧˧]
    • (Saigon) IPA(key): [kəm˨˩˦ naːŋ˧˧]

    Noun

    (classifier cuốn, quyển (“handbook”)) cẩm nang

    1. (historical) brocade bag containing secret formulae and advice (to be used in times of need)
    2. book containing all the key points; handbook; manual