Zhuang

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Pronunciation

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Etymology 1

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(This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium.)

Classifier

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cangz (Sawndip forms 𰅸 or 倀 or or , 1957–1982 spelling caŋƨ)

  1. set of ten
    Synonym: (dialectal) sangz
  2. ten yuan

cangz (Sawndip form 𭃂, 1957–1982 spelling caŋƨ)

  1. tael; liang
    Synonyms: liengx, (dialectal) gyangz

Etymology 2

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From Chinese (MC dzang).

Verb

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cangz (1957–1982 spelling caŋƨ)

  1. to hide; to conceal
    Synonyms: (dialectal) vae, (dialectal) aemcangz, (dialectal) ngoemzcangz, (dialectal) ngoemdiem

Etymology 3

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From Proto-Tai *graːŋᴬ (to moan). Cognate with Thai คราง (kraang).

Verb

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cangz (Sawndip forms ⿰口𱐩 or 𠼔 or 𠮵 or ⿰口䒙 or , 1957–1982 spelling caŋƨ)

  1. (dialectal) to sigh; to moan
    Synonyms: gyangz, (dialectal) gangz, (dialectal) gongz