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kẻng

nounadjective
Hanoi [kɛŋ˧˩]Huế [kɛŋ˧˨]Saigon [kɛŋ˨˩˦] browser voice
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kẻng means gong.

Classifier: cái — e.g. một cái kẻng (one gong)

Meanings of kẻng in English

Noun

  1. makeshift gong

Adjective

  1. colloquial, of a man smart; chic; swell

Words with kẻng

Frequently asked questions

What does kẻng mean in English?

kẻng (noun) means "gong".

How do you pronounce kẻng?

IPA: Hanoi [kɛŋ˧˩]; Saigon [kɛŋ˨˩˦]. Tones: kẻng — dipping tone (hỏi).

What classifier is used with kẻng?

Common classifiers: cái — for example "một cái kẻng" (one gong).

Meanings, pronunciation and etymology from English Wiktionary (wiktionary.org, via kaikki.org; CC BY-SA 4.0), reviewed and edited. IPA shown for three accents: Hanoi (Northern), Huế (Central) and Saigon (Southern). The Listen button uses your browser's Vietnamese voice, for reference only. Spotted a mistake? Let NgonNgu know.