Tiếng Việt · Word Attested

gồng

[ɣəwŋ͡m˨˩] 🎙 Say it

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

(verb) to tense up one's body

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

căng cơ thể lên

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

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

(verb) to arm-wrestle

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

đấu vật tay

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What does “gồng” mean?

(verb) to tense up one's body

Is “gồng” formal or informal?

gồng is generally informal.

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