ngang tàng
adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ŋaːŋ˧˧ taːŋ˨˩]Huế [ŋaːŋ˧˧ taːŋ˦˩]Saigon [ŋaːŋ˧˧ taːŋ˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
ngang tàng means arrogant; very proud.
Chinese characters: 昂藏
Meanings of ngang tàng in English
Adjective
- arrogant, very proud
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 昂藏, probably contaminated or received some semantic influence from ngang (“stubborn”).
Frequently asked questions
What does ngang tàng mean in English?
ngang tàng (adjective) means "arrogant; very proud".
How do you pronounce ngang tàng?
IPA: Hanoi [ŋaːŋ˧˧ taːŋ˨˩]; Saigon [ŋaːŋ˧˧ taːŋ˨˩]. Tones: ngang — level tone (ngang), tàng — falling tone (huyền).
Is ngang tàng a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. ngang tàng is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 昂藏.