shan
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Noun — A member of an ethnic group of around six million people living mainly in Myanmar's Shan State, with communities also in China, Thailand, Cambodia, and Vietnam.
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Etymology
Origin uncertain; the adjective sense may derive from "shand" ("worthless"), possibly via Romani.
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What does “shan” mean?
The word “shan” means a member of an ethnic group of around six million people living mainly in Myanmar's Shan State, with communities also in China, Thailand, Cambodia, and Vietnam. In plain terms, most often refers to the Shan people of Myanmar and their language; the "unfair/poor-quality" adjective sense is rare and dated.
How do you pronounce “shan”?
“Shan” is pronounced shahn (/ʃɑn/ in IPA).
How do you use “shan” in a sentence?
Here is “shan” used in a sentence: “The festival celebrated traditional Shan dress and dance.”
What part of speech is “shan”?
Depending on how it is used, “shan” can be a noun, a name and an adjective.
Is “shan” a common word?
“Shan” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “shan” have?
“Shan” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a member of an ethnic group of around six million people living mainly in Myanmar's Shan State, with communities also in China, Thailand, Cambodia, and Vietnam.