name

gan

Gan (name) means one of the major groups of Chinese dialects, spoken mainly in Jiangxi province. Example: “Gan is spoken by tens of millions of people in central China.”

name

One of the major groups of Chinese dialects, spoken mainly in Jiangxi province.

"Gan is spoken by tens of millions of people in central China."

noun

Abbreviation for gallium nitride, a semiconductor material used in fast chargers and LEDs.

"The new phone charger uses GaN technology to stay small and cool."

How to use gan

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishEither a Chinese dialect group, or the abbreviation for gallium nitride, a material used in modern electronics.

Word forms

went past tense, gane past tense, Gans plural, gans singular

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Etymology

Probably a variant of gang, from Middle English gangen, from Old English gangan (“to step; walk; go”).

Origin: Middle English

Rhymes for gan

Ngan

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Frequently asked questions

What does “gan” mean?

The word “gan” means one of the major groups of Chinese dialects, spoken mainly in Jiangxi province. In plain terms, either a Chinese dialect group, or the abbreviation for gallium nitride, a material used in modern electronics.

How do you pronounce “gan”?

“Gan” is pronounced gan (/ɡæn/ in IPA).

How do you use “gan” in a sentence?

Here is “gan” used in a sentence: “Gan is spoken by tens of millions of people in central China.”

What part of speech is “gan”?

Depending on how it is used, “gan” can be a name and a noun.

How many meanings does “gan” have?

“Gan” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: one of the major groups of Chinese dialects, spoken mainly in Jiangxi province.