gặng
[ɣaŋ˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(verb) to ply with questions; to question closely (until an answer is given)
Verb
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Khi bị gặng hỏi, chồng tôi thú thật không hiểu vì sao, ngay lần gặp đầu tiên anh đã thích cô bé rồi.When plied with questions, my husband confessed that he was attracted to her the moment he saw her, in a way that was hard to explain.
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 “gặng” mean?
(verb) to ply with questions; to question closely (until an answer is given)
Is “gặng” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.