Definitions

1. noun

a unit of currency in some countries, especially in Southeast Asia.

“The local market accepted only local currency, such as the Vietnamese dong or the Thai baht, which is often referred to as a cen.”

2. noun

a unit of length in some countries, especially in Southeast Asia.

“The road stretched for many kilometers or, in some areas, for dozens of cen.”

3. noun

a unit of area in some countries, especially in Southeast Asia.

“The farm covered many cen, but the owner was struggling to make ends meet due to the drought.”

4. noun

a unit of volume in some countries, especially in Southeast Asia.

“The large container held hundreds of cen of rice, which would last for months.”