Zhuang
Etymology
From Proto-Tai *ʰnakᴰ (“heavy”). Cognate with Thai หนัก (nàk), Lao ໜັກ (nak), Shan ၼၵ်း (nák), Ahom 𑜃𑜀𑜫 (nak).
Pronunciation
Adjective
naek (1957–1982 spelling nək)
- (of objects) heavy
- rap naek mwngz ― your heavy burden
- (of emotions) deep; strong
- gamjcingz naek ― strong feelings