găng
[ɣaŋ˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) glove
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(adjective) tight; tense; strained
Examples
Kéo dây găng thế này thì đứt mất.If you stretch the cord this taut, it'll snap.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(adverb) tightly; tensely; in a strained manner
Sense 4
Meaning · English
(noun) Species of the genus Aidia, especially Aidia chantonea
Common questions
What does “găng” mean?
(noun) glove
Is “găng” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.