răng

See also: rang, Rang, ráng, ràng, rāng, rằng, and rǎng

Vietnamese

Pronunciation

(Hà Nội) IPA^(key): [zaŋ˧˧]
(Huế) IPA^(key): [ʐaŋ˧˧]
(Hồ Chí Minh City) IPA^(key): [ɹaŋ˧˧]

Etymology 1

From Proto-Vietic *k-saŋ, cognate with Arem /atʰaŋ/.

Noun

(classifier cái, chiếc) răng (𦝄, 𦢠, 𪘵)

tooth

Usage notes

răng is the only zoological body part that can be indicated by the classifier chiếc.

Derived terms

Terms derived from răng

răng cửa
răng khôn
răng nanh

răng sữa
sâu răng
tăm xỉa răng

Etymology 2

Adverb

răng

(Central Vietnam) why
Răng mà mi mần được hay rứa?
How are you able to do that?

Synonym: sao

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