thẳng
[tʰaŋ˧˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Register: informal
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
vẽ đường thẳngto draw a straight line
đoạn đường rất thẳnga very straight stretch of road
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Sources & notes
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Sense 2
Meaning · English
(adjective) direct; nonstop
Register: informal
Examples
chuyến bay thẳngnonstop flight
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Sense 3
Meaning · English
(adjective) heterosexual
Register: informal
Examples
Thằng/Con này là trai/gái thẳng thật đấy!This guy/gal is straight for real!
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Sense 4
Meaning · English
(adverb) straight; upright
Register: informal
Examples
đứng thẳngto stand up straight
chạy thẳng qua ngã tưto drive straight through the intersection
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Common questions
What does “thẳng” mean?
(adjective) straight
Is “thẳng” formal or informal?
thẳng is generally informal.