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nâng

Pronunciation Northern /nəŋ˧˧/ Central /nəŋ˧˥/ Southern /nəŋ˧˧/
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lift
Verb
lift

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3 senses 2 meanings
Meaning
3 senses · 2 meanings
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lift

Verb · 2 senses
Sense 1 Verb
to raise or lift Core Actions & OperationTheme

To move something to a higher position or level, typically using one's hands.

vi Anh ấy nâng chiếc hộp lên bàn.

en He lifted the box onto the table.

Sense 2 Verb
to elevate Core Actions & OperationTheme

To raise something to a higher position or to increase its level or status.

vi Họ muốn nâng cao địa vị của mình trong xã hội.

en They want to elevate their status in society.

help up

Verb · 1 senses
Sense 1 Verb
to help someone up Core Actions & OperationTheme

To assist someone who has fallen down to get back onto their feet.

vi Cô ấy nâng người bạn vừa bị ngã dậy.

en She helped up her friend who had just fallen down.

Similar
Năng / nấng / nặng / nẫng …
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Use
nâng đỡ / nâng niu / nâng cốc / sửa túi nâng khăn …
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Questions and answers

What does “nâng” mean?

In English, “nâng” means “lift”.

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