hăng
adjective
Hanoi [haŋ˧˧]Huế [haŋ˧˧]Saigon [haŋ˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
hăng means pungent; strong.
Meanings of hăng in English
Adjective
- of taste or smell pungent; strong (onion, garlic)
- enthusiastic
Words with hăng
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, hăng could be written as 𢣇, 𫥮. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Etymology
From Proto-Mon-Khmer *haŋ (“pungent in taste”); cognates include Koho hang (“salty”), Central Mnong hăng (“peppery”), Car Nicobarese hang (“to smart; be made hot (by chilies)”).
Frequently asked questions
What does hăng mean in English?
hăng (adjective) means "pungent; strong".
How do you pronounce hăng?
IPA: Hanoi [haŋ˧˧]; Saigon [haŋ˧˧]. Tones: hăng — level tone (ngang).