oa tàng

[ʔwaː˧˧ taːŋ˨˩]

Preserved but no longer current.

Meaning · English

(verb) to withhold and conceal illegally obtained items

Verb

Where it’s used: Used Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora

Examples

Near-synonym: tàng trữ

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 ↗

Common questions

What does “oa tàng” mean?

(verb) to withhold and conceal illegally obtained items

Is “oa tàng” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.