quăng
verb
Hanoi [kwaŋ˧˧]Huế [kwaŋ˧˧]Saigon [waŋ˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
quăng means to throw; to cast; to fling.
Meanings of quăng in English
Verb
- to throw (horizontally, forcefully and far); to cast; to fling; to hurl
- Central Vietnam, Southern Vietnam to throw away; to toss out
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, quăng could be written as 𫽶. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Etymology
Cognate with Arem kwaŋ, Khasi kawang (“to throw, hurl”). Ultimately of imitative origin, compare English wang.
Frequently asked questions
What does quăng mean in English?
quăng (verb) means "to throw; to cast; to fling".
How do you pronounce quăng?
IPA: Hanoi [kwaŋ˧˧]; Saigon [waŋ˧˧]. Tones: quăng — level tone (ngang).