thắng
[tʰaŋ˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
A brake; to brake — the Southern word; Northerners say phanh.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Bộ phận hãm xe — từ miền Nam; ngoài Bắc nói phanh.
Where it’s used:
Used
Miền Nam · Southern Vietnam
Examples
Đội mình thắng trận này rồi!Our team has won this match!
Xe này thắng ăn lắm, bóp nhẹ thôi.The brakes on this bike really bite — squeeze lightly.
Editorial example (contributed-collins-enriched)
Equivalents & related
Common questions
What does “thắng” mean?
A brake; to brake — the Southern word; Northerners say phanh.
Is “thắng” 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?
“phanh” (Tiếng Việt) — same meaning · other region.