ắng
[ʔaŋ˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(adjective) silent
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
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Sense 2
Meaning · English
(verb) to go silent
Examples
Linh ắng lại một chút rồi cũng lao theo: / - Thúy! Thúy ơi!…Linh went silent for a while, then he also hurried after her: "Thuý! Thuý…!"
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “ắng” mean?
(adjective) silent
Is “ắng” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.