Tiếng Việt · Word Attested

chăng

[t͡ɕaŋ˧˧] 🎙 Say it

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Meaning · English

(adverb) not any, not even

Where it’s used: Used Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora

盃固蔑念庒女豸道濫昆免道濫碎I only have this one sentiment: I dare not even neglect My duty as a child and my duty as a subject.

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Meaning · English

(adverb) is it that; is it; surely

Có hoàn cảnh văn chương nào khốc liệt như ở Việt Nam chăng?Is there a literary situation as fierce as that in Vietnam?

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Meaning · English

(particle) synonym of chăng nữa

Meaning · English

(verb) alternative form of giăng (“to stretch; to spread”)

Nhện chăng tơ.A spider is spinning its web.

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What does “chăng” mean?

(adverb) not any, not even

Is “chăng” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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