cương
nounadjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [kɨəŋ˧˧]Huế [kɨəŋ˧˧]Saigon [kɨəŋ˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
cương means reins.
Chinese characters: 韁 Classifier: sợi — e.g. một sợi cương (one reins)
Meanings of cương in English
Noun
- reins ≈ dây cương
Adjective
- formal, of a penis erect ≈ nứng
Words with cương
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, cương could be written as 繮. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 韁.
Frequently asked questions
What does cương mean in English?
cương (noun) means "reins".
How do you pronounce cương?
IPA: Hanoi [kɨəŋ˧˧]; Saigon [kɨəŋ˧˧]. Tones: cương — level tone (ngang).
Is cương a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. cương is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 韁.
What classifier is used with cương?
Common classifiers: sợi — for example "một sợi cương" (one reins).