nàng
[naːŋ˨˩]
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Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) an admirable/lovable young/young adult woman
Register: formalConnotation: affectionate
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
nàng tiên cáthe Little Mermaid
(humorous) cô nànga lass; a wench
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sources & notes
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Sense 2
Meaning · English
(pronoun) pronoun used to refer to a beloved or admirable woman
Register: formalConnotation: affectionate
Examples
Người trở về chỗ cũ, ngồi đối diện với Pê-nê-lốp, trên chiếc ghế bành ban nãy, rồi nói với nàng :
— Khốn khổ ! Hẳn là các vị thần trên núi Ô-lem-pơ đã ban cho nàng một trái tim sắt đá hơn ai hết trong đám đàn bà yếu đuối,[…]He returned to his seat, facing Penelope, on that bench, and told her:
— For goodness’ sake! The Olympians must have granted you the hardest heart among the frail women, […]
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “nàng” mean?
(noun) an admirable/lovable young/young adult woman
Is “nàng” formal or informal?
nàng is generally formal; connotation: affectionate.