nhang
[ɲaːŋ˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
Incense — the Southern word; Northerners say hương.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Que đốt thơm để thắp cúng — từ miền Nam; ngoài Bắc nói hương.
Noun
Where it’s used:
Used
Miền Nam · Southern Vietnam
Examples
nhang muỗia mosquito coil
Má dặn mua bó nhang về cúng rằm.Mom asked me to buy incense for the full-moon offering.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-31)
Equivalents & related
Common questions
What does “nhang” mean?
Incense — the Southern word; Northerners say hương.
Is “nhang” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.
What is the closest equivalent?
“hương” (Tiếng Việt) — same meaning · other region.