How to Pronounce "kwan"
word
kwahn
kwon
Definition
A 'kwan' is a historical unit of currency that was used in Japan and Korea, often referring to a string of coins or a specific value in old money systems.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈkwɑn/
British English
/ˈkwɒn/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
kwahn
UK
kwon
Listen in Context
A kwan was made up of many coins tied together.
Merchants used the kwan in old markets.
The price was five kwan for a chicken.
Back then, paying with a kwan was totally normal.