nâng
[nəŋ˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(verb) to raise; to lift (using a hand)
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
nâng bútto lift a pen
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 ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(verb) to raise; to elevate
Examples
Siêu thị nâng giá trứng vì lạm phát.Supermarkets raise the price of eggs because of inflation.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(verb) to help somebody who fell to stand
Examples
chị ngã em nâng
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “nâng” mean?
(verb) to raise; to lift (using a hand)
Is “nâng” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.