ngang
[ŋaːŋ˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(adjective) horizontal
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
nét nganghorizontal stroke
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Sources & notes
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Sense 2
Meaning · English
(adjective) to the side
Examples
dàn hàng ngangto form a line in which people stand to the side of each other
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Sense 3
Meaning · English
(adjective) unreasonably stubborn
Examples
ngang như cuavery stubborn, like a crab who always moves sideways
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Sense 4
Meaning · English
(adverb) across, as opposed to along
Examples
đi ngang qua đườngto cross the road
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Common questions
What does “ngang” mean?
(adjective) horizontal
Is “ngang” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.