đảm đang
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
đảm đang means capable; good at housework.
Meanings of đảm đang in English
Adjective
- of a woman capable; good at housework
Verb
- dated synonym of đảm đương ≈ đảm đương
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 擔當. Doublet of đảm đương.
Frequently asked questions
What does đảm đang mean in English?
đảm đang (adjective) means "capable; good at housework".
How do you pronounce đảm đang?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔɗaːm˧˩ ʔɗaːŋ˧˧]; Saigon [ʔɗaːm˨˩˦ ʔɗaːŋ˧˧]. Tones: đảm — dipping tone (hỏi), đang — level tone (ngang).
Is đảm đang a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. đảm đang is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 擔當.