võng
nounverb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [vawŋ͡m˦ˀ˥]Huế [vawŋ͡m˧˨]Saigon [vawŋ͡m˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
võng means hammock.
Meanings of võng in English
Noun
- hammock
Verb
- to sag down
- obsolete to carry (a person) in a hammock
Words with võng
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 網 (“web”). Doublet of mạng and màng.
Frequently asked questions
What does võng mean in English?
võng (noun) means "hammock".
How do you pronounce võng?
IPA: Hanoi [vawŋ͡m˦ˀ˥]; Saigon [vawŋ͡m˨˩˦]. Tones: võng — creaky rising tone (ngã).
Is võng a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. võng is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 網.
What classifier is used with võng?
Common classifiers: cái, chiếc — for example "một cái võng" (one hammock).