the meaning of "gan"?

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kim

the meaning of "gan"?

Post by kim »

Hi!

I was just wondering what does the word "gan" mean like as if someone said "Lei Ho Gan" -- What are the possible meanings? [easy?]

And does it relate to the word "gan nang"? - I've heard gan nang before, I think -- but is "gan" similar? How would you define "gan nang"?

Thanks :)-KImmy
ppk

Re: the meaning of "gan"?

Post by ppk »

1. meaning shrew or cunning, usually in a joking manner.
2. not sure.
Terence

Re: the meaning of "gan"?

Post by Terence »

more context is better for guessing the words.

1. ppk's 1 or lei1 hou2 gan6 (colloquial kan6) it's near , very close

2. gan1 naan4, difficult

different characters as in 1 and 2
Catdog

Re: the meaning of "gan"?

Post by Catdog »

Even same pronounciation, different meanings
奸 is different from 艱
hero
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Re: the meaning of "gan"?

Post by hero »

lei hou gan= you very cunning or evil ?
gan nang=difficult
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