naek

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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)

  1. (of objects) heavy
    rap naek mwngzyour heavy burden
  2. (of emotions) deep; strong
    gamjcingz naekstrong feelings