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Meaning
2 senses
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Noun
A type of aquatic plant or its edible tuber that is often used in cooking.
vi Bà nội thường dùng củ năn để nấu những món canh thanh mát.
en Grandmother often uses water chestnuts to cook refreshing soups.
Verb
To express dissatisfaction, pain, or grief about something in a verbal or vocal manner.
vi Anh ấy cứ năn mãi về việc bị mất số tiền lớn.
en He kept complaining about losing a large sum of money.