quàng
adjectiveverb
Hanoi [kwaːŋ˨˩]Huế [kwaːŋ˦˩]Saigon [waːŋ˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
quàng means nonsensical; absurd.
Meanings of quàng in English
Adjective
- nonsensical, absurd
- indiscriminate
Verb
- to wrap around or interlock with your arm
- to wear by wrapping around
- Quàng khăn cho ấm.Put on a scarf to keep warm.
Words with quàng
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, quàng could be written as 光, 咣, 挄, 晃. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Etymology
Compare Proto-Katuic *kawaaŋ (“to surround, to coil”) (whence Pacoh cavang).
Frequently asked questions
What does quàng mean in English?
quàng (adjective) means "nonsensical; absurd".
How do you pronounce quàng?
IPA: Hanoi [kwaːŋ˨˩]; Saigon [waːŋ˨˩]. Tones: quàng — falling tone (huyền).