nang

noun Sino-Vietnamese

Hanoi [naːŋ˧˧]Huế [naːŋ˧˧]Saigon [naːŋ˧˧] browser voice

Syllables · tones

nanglevelngang

Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →

nang means follicle.

Chinese characters: 囊

Meanings of nang in English

Noun

follicle

Noun

obsolete areca ≈ cau

Etymology

Sino-Vietnamese word from 囊.

Frequently asked questions

What does nang mean in English?

nang (noun) means "follicle".

How do you pronounce nang?

IPA: Hanoi [naːŋ˧˧]; Saigon [naːŋ˧˧]. Tones: nang — level tone (ngang).

Is nang a Sino-Vietnamese word?

Yes. nang is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 囊.

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