[ngān] (n) EN: ngan (area equal to a quarter of arai or 400 square meters)FR: ngan [ m ] (unité de surface équivalant à un quart de rai ou 400 mètres carrés)
2. a table partitioned by vertical boards into small areas where an individual may read or study with minimal distraction from activities nearby. They are used especially in libraries. Also, the term is used to refer to one partition of such a table. Related etymologically to the 4th carol. [ PJC ]