Zhuang

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Pronunciation

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Etymology 1

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From Chinese (MC dang).

Noun

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dangz (1957–1982 spelling daŋƨ)

  1. sugar
  2. candy; sweets
    Synonym: dangznaed

Etymology 2

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(This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium. Particularly: “from 襠?”)

Noun

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dangz (Sawndip forms 𰴇 or , 1957–1982 spelling daŋƨ)

  1. crotch (of trousers)

Etymology 3

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From Chinese (táng).

Noun

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dangz (1957–1982 spelling daŋƨ)

  1. chamber (hollow space in an apparatus, such as a gun or a stove)

Etymology 4

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From Chinese (MC dang).

Noun

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dangz (1957–1982 spelling daŋƨ)

  1. (education) class; course

Classifier

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dangz (1957–1982 spelling daŋƨ)

  1. Classifier for the periods of time when a subject is taught: period; class
  2. Classifier for animals: herd; flock
  3. Classifier for sets of furniture or appliances: set; suite