nạng
[naːŋ˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) crutch (device to assist in motion as a cane)
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Anh ấy phải chống nạng vài tuần.He has to use crutches for a few weeks.
Editorial example (contributed-collins-enriched)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗ Local usage: Nạng has the same form for singular and plural. [contributed-collins-enriched]
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(noun) bumkin
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(verb) to push; to push off
Sense 4
Meaning · English
(verb) to chase away somebody
Common questions
What does “nạng” mean?
(noun) crutch (device to assist in motion as a cane)
Is “nạng” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.