đang
[ʔɗaːŋ˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(particle) marks the continuous, imperfect aspect of an action or state
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
đánh dấu hành động hoặc trạng thái chưa hoàn thành
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Particle
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Đã làm xong chưa.
Đang làm.Have you done yet?
Still working on it.
Tao nhớ lúc đó nó đang chơi ngoài sân.I think she was playing in the yard.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Common questions
What does “đang” mean?
(particle) marks the continuous, imperfect aspect of an action or state
Is “đang” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.