thang
[tʰaːŋ˧˧]
thang is the Vietnamese word for a piece of equipment used for climbing up and down.
Did you know?
- The word thang is a Sino-Vietnamese loanword derived from the Chinese character 湯, which historically relates to liquid or soup rather than climbing equipment.
- In Vietnamese, thang can also refer to a 'dose' or a 'course' of medicine, such as a 'thang thuốc' meaning a prescribed bundle of herbs.
- In Vietnamese, a 'staircase' is called cầu thang, which literally translates to 'ladder bridge'.
Examples in context
- Tôi thích tháng Tư vì có nhiều ngày lễ.I like April because it has many holidays.
- Cái thang này rất chắc chắn.This ladder is very sturdy.
- Hãy cẩn thận khi bước lên thang.Be careful when stepping up the ladder.
Example conversation
Nam and Lan are in the garden trying to fix a light.
- NamLan ơi, đưa giúp anh cái thang.Lan, please give me the ladder.
- LanCái thang này có nặng không anh?Is this ladder heavy, Nam?
- NamKhông, nó khá nhẹ và dễ cầm.No, it is quite light and easy to carry.
- LanĐể em giúp anh bê nó nhé.Let me help you carry it.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry thang, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries thang, CC BY-SA 4.0.
