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trượng

noun Sino-Vietnamese
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trượng means paternal uncle-in-law; father's sister's husband.

Chinese characters: 杖

Meanings of trượng in English

Noun

  1. Central Vietnam, Northern Vietnam paternal uncle-in-law, father's sister's husband
  2. archaic a unit of length

Noun

  1. dated stick, cane
  2. dated staff, rod

Words with trượng

Synonyms and antonyms of trượng

Synonyms

Etymology

Sino-Vietnamese word from 杖.

Frequently asked questions

What does trượng mean in English?

trượng (noun) means "paternal uncle-in-law; father's sister's husband".

How do you pronounce trượng?

IPA: Hanoi [t͡ɕɨəŋ˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [ʈɨəŋ˨˩˨]. Tones: trượng — heavy tone (nặng).

Is trượng a Sino-Vietnamese word?

Yes. trượng is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 杖.

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