thăng
[tʰaŋ˧˧]
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Sense 1
Meaning · English
(verb) clipping of thăng thiên (“to ascend to heaven”)
Register: informal
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
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Sense 2
Meaning · English
(noun) a sharp
Register: informal
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(noun) short for dấu thăng (“sharp sign”)
Register: informal
Common questions
What does “thăng” mean?
(verb) clipping of thăng thiên (“to ascend to heaven”)
Is “thăng” formal or informal?
thăng is generally informal.