đương
particle Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ʔɗɨəŋ˧˧]Huế [ʔɗɨəŋ˧˧]Saigon [ʔɗɨəŋ˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
đương means marks the continuous.
Also spelled đang — same word, same meaning.
Chinese characters: 當
Meanings of đương in English
Particle
- marks the continuous, imperfect aspect of an action or state
- Tao nhớ lúc đó nó đang chơi ngoài sân.I think she was playing in the yard.
- Đang bận. Không có thì giờ đâu mà đi chơi.I'm busy right now. I don't have time to go out.
Words with đương
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 當, originally the conservative reading, now common and standardized form, of đương as a particle. Compare tràng with trường (長). Unrelated to Malay sedang.
Frequently asked questions
What does đương mean in English?
đương (particle) means "marks the continuous".
How do you pronounce đương?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔɗɨəŋ˧˧]; Saigon [ʔɗɨəŋ˧˧]. Tones: đương — level tone (ngang).
Is đương a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. đương is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 當.