răng

[zaŋ˧˧]

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Sense 1

Meaning · English

(noun) tooth

Examples

bộ răngdenture

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

(adverb) why; how; what

Where it’s used: Used Miền Trung · Central Vietnam • Wiktionary labels this sense “Central”

Examples

Răng mà mi mần được hay rứa?How are you able to do that?
Răng ni trời tún òm ri?Why's the sky dark today?

Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Common questions

What does “răng” mean?

(noun) tooth

Is “răng” formal or informal?

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