fangz

Zhuang

Pronunciation

• (Standard Zhuang) IPA^(key): /faːŋ˧˩/
• Tone numbers: fang²
• Hyphenation: fangz

Etymology 1

From Proto-Tai *mwaːŋᴬ (“spirit”).

Noun

fangz (1957–1982 spelling faŋƨ)

1. ghost; spirit

   Synonym: (dialectal) bi

2. brat; rascal
3. dirty trick

Adjective

fangz (1957–1982 spelling faŋƨ)

1. devilish; mischievous

Etymology 2

From Proto-Tai *ʰwaːŋᴬ (“night blind”). Cognate with Thai ฟาง (faang), Lao ຟາງ (fāng).

Verb

fangz (1957–1982 spelling faŋƨ)

1. to be blind

   Synonyms: mengz, (dialectal) mbot