choàng

Vietnamese

Pronunciation

• (Hà Nội) IPA^(key): [t͡ɕwaːŋ˨˩]
• (Huế) IPA^(key): [t͡ɕwaːŋ˦˩]
• (Saigon) IPA^(key): [c⁽ʷ⁾aːŋ˨˩]

Etymology 1

(This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium.)

Verb

choàng • (幢, 絖)

1. to embrace; to hug
2. to wrap (something around); to wear

Derived terms

• áo choàng (𬡢幢, “cloak; robe”)

Etymology 2

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Noun

(classifier cái) choàng

1. plaited bamboo rope for carrying loads

   Đứt gióng nên phải tạm choàng,
   lỡ duyên nên phải tạm nàng có con

   (please add an English translation of this usage example)

See also

• gióng
• quang

Etymology 3

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Adverb

choàng

1. suddenly; startlingly