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Đang

例句 Đang 30秒了解
解析 Đang in your Level:
At the A1 level, 'đang' is your best friend for describing basic activities. You use it to answer the question 'What are you doing?' (Bạn đang làm gì?). It always goes before the verb. For example: 'Tôi đang ăn' (I am eating), 'Tôi đang học' (I am studying), 'Tôi đang đi' (I am going). Think of it as the '-ing' part of English. You don't need to worry about changing the word for different people (I, you, he, she) because it always stays the same. It's one of the first building blocks for making real sentences in Vietnamese. You should focus on using it with common daily verbs like eating, sleeping, working, and playing. Remember: Subject + đang + Verb. That's the whole secret at this level! Don't try to use it for the past or future yet; just focus on what is happening right this second.
At the A2 level, you start using 'đang' to describe scenes and provide context. You can use it to talk about what was happening when something else occurred. For example, 'Khi mẹ về, tôi đang ngủ' (When mom came home, I was sleeping). This is the past continuous. You also learn to use 'đang' with locations: 'Tôi đang ở nhà' (I am at home). At this stage, you should also practice using 'đang' with simple adverbs like 'rất' (very) or 'nhiều' (a lot) in sentences like 'Trời đang mưa rất to' (It is raining very hard). You are moving beyond just 'I am doing' to 'This is what the situation was like.' You might also start noticing that 'đang' is used in questions with 'đấy' or 'thế' at the end to make them sound more natural and friendly.
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At the B1 level, you explore the nuances of 'đang' compared to other time markers like 'còn' (still) and 'vừa' (just). You learn the common combination 'vẫn đang' which means 'still currently doing.' For example, 'Tôi vẫn đang đợi bạn' (I am still waiting for you). This adds a layer of duration and perhaps a bit of impatience or emphasis. You also begin to see 'đang' used in more formal contexts, such as news reports or business emails: 'Công ty đang phát triển' (The company is developing). You should be able to distinguish between an action that is 'đang' (in progress) and one that is 'vừa' (just happened) or 'sẽ' (will happen). Understanding these boundaries is key to intermediate fluency. You also start using 'đang' to describe trends, like 'Giá cả đang tăng' (Prices are rising).
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At the B2 level, you use 'đang' to create complex narrative structures. You can use it to describe simultaneous long-term processes. You also learn the specific rhetorical uses of 'đang,' such as in the idiom 'đang yên đang lành' (when everything was going fine/peacefully). You understand that 'đang' can be used with stative verbs to indicate a temporary or developing state, like 'Tôi đang cảm thấy mệt' (I am feeling tired - implying this is a current, perhaps temporary change). You also learn to use 'đang' in the passive voice (which is rare but exists): 'Ngôi nhà đang được xây' (The house is being built). At this level, you should be comfortable using 'đang' in both very formal writing and very informal slang without making word order mistakes.
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At the C1 level, you recognize the subtle absence of 'đang' as a stylistic choice. In high-level literature or poetry, the progressive aspect might be implied through rhythm and context rather than the explicit use of the particle. You also study how 'đang' interacts with modal verbs and complex sentence connectors. You can use 'đang' to express sarcasm or emphasis in debate: 'Anh đang nói cái gì thế?' (What on earth are you talking about?). You understand the historical development of the word and its dialectal variations (like 'đương' in older texts). You can analyze how 'đang' functions in legal or technical Vietnamese to define ongoing obligations or processes. Your use of 'đang' is now natural, rhythmic, and strategically placed to influence the listener's perception of time.
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At the C2 level, you have a near-native grasp of the temporal flow of Vietnamese. You use 'đang' with absolute precision, knowing exactly when its inclusion adds necessary clarity and when its omission creates a more sophisticated, punchy tone. You can interpret the philosophical implications of 'đang' in Buddhist-influenced Vietnamese literature, where the 'present moment' is emphasized. You are capable of translating complex English continuous structures (like the future perfect continuous) into natural Vietnamese using a combination of 'đang' and other particles. You can engage in deep linguistic analysis of 'đang' as a functional morpheme and compare it with progressive markers in other Southeast Asian languages. 'Đang' is no longer a 'grammar rule' to you; it is a brushstroke in the art of your communication.
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例句

Đang 30秒了解

  • Used before verbs to indicate an action is currently in progress.
  • Equivalent to the English '-ing' form (e.g., am eating, was playing).
  • Works for present, past, and future continuous based on context.
  • Does not change form regardless of the subject (I, you, they, etc.).

The Vietnamese word đang is a fundamental grammatical particle that functions as a continuous aspect marker. For English speakers, the closest equivalent is the present participle ending -ing combined with the auxiliary verb to be (am, is, are). However, đang is much more flexible than its English counterparts because Vietnamese does not conjugate verbs for tense. Instead, đang is placed directly before the verb to indicate that an action is currently in progress at the time of speaking or within a specific temporal context.

Core Function
It signals the 'progressive aspect,' showing that an activity has started but has not yet finished. It bridges the gap between the start of an action and its completion.
Temporal Flexibility
While often used for the present (I am eating), it can also represent the past continuous (I was eating) or future continuous (I will be eating) depending on other time markers in the sentence.

Tôi đang học tiếng Việt.

Translation: I am studying Vietnamese.

In daily conversation, đang is ubiquitous. Whether you are describing what you are doing over the phone, explaining why you can't talk right now, or narrating a story, đang provides the necessary context for the listener to visualize the scene as an ongoing process. It is the primary tool for creating a sense of 'now' in Vietnamese discourse.

Trời đang mưa rất to.

Translation: It is raining very hard.

Furthermore, đang can be paired with other particles to add layers of meaning. For instance, đang... thì is a common structure used to describe an interrupted action, similar to 'was doing something when...' in English. This makes it an essential building block for storytelling and complex sentence structures in Vietnamese.

Placement
Always place 'đang' before the main verb. It cannot be placed after the verb or at the end of the sentence like some English adverbs.

Họ đang làm việc ở văn phòng.

Translation: They are working at the office.

To master đang, one must understand that it is not just a translation of '-ing' but a marker of focus. It draws the listener's attention to the state of the action itself, rather than the fact that the action exists or has been completed. In a language without conjugation, particles like đang are the anchors of time and flow.

Using đang correctly requires understanding its position within the Vietnamese S-V-O (Subject-Verb-Object) structure. As a pre-verbal particle, its position is fixed: Subject + Đang + Verb + Object. This simplicity is one of the reasons why basic Vietnamese is often considered accessible to English speakers.

Em đang nghe nhạc.

Translation: I am listening to music. (Using 'em' as a first-person pronoun).

One of the most powerful uses of đang is in expressing the past continuous. Since Vietnamese verbs don't change, you simply add a past time marker or rely on context. For example, Hôm qua lúc 8 giờ, tôi đang ngủ (Yesterday at 8 o'clock, I was sleeping). Without the đang, the sentence might simply mean 'I slept,' but with it, the focus is on the state of being asleep at that specific moment.

Negative Forms
To say someone is NOT doing something, use 'không đang' or 'đang không'. However, it is more common to simply say 'không' + verb or 'chưa' (not yet). If you want to emphasize that you aren't currently in the middle of an action, 'không phải đang' is used. Example: 'Tôi không phải đang ngủ!' (I'm not sleeping!).
Interrogative Forms
To ask what someone is doing, the most common phrase is 'Đang làm gì đấy?'. The addition of 'đấy' or 'thế' at the end adds a natural, conversational tone.

Anh đang nghĩ gì thế?

Translation: What are you thinking about?

Advanced learners should note the use of đang with stative verbs. In English, we rarely say 'I am knowing' or 'I am needing.' In Vietnamese, while đang is primarily for action verbs, it can occasionally be used with stative verbs to express a temporary state or a change in progress. For example, Tôi đang cần tiền (I am needing money right now) emphasizes the immediacy of the need more than the simple Tôi cần tiền.

Chúng tôi đang tìm kiếm giải pháp.

Translation: We are looking for a solution.

In summary, the word đang acts as a spotlight. It illuminates the verb, telling the listener to look at the action as it unfolds. Whether in simple present continuous, past narrative, or expressing immediate needs, đang is the essential engine of Vietnamese temporal expression.

In Vietnam, you will hear đang everywhere, from the bustling streets of Hanoi to the quiet cafes of Da Lat. It is perhaps one of the most frequently used words in the language because Vietnamese culture is deeply rooted in the present moment and social interaction. When someone calls you on the phone, the first question is almost always 'Đang làm gì đấy?' (What are you doing?).

- Alo, mày đang ở đâu đấy?
- Tao đang đi trên đường.

Translation: - Hello, where are you? - I'm on the road (traveling).

You will also hear it in news broadcasts and media. Journalists use đang to report on unfolding events. For instance, 'Giá vàng đang tăng mạnh' (Gold prices are increasing sharply). In this context, it provides a sense of urgency and currency to the information being shared. It is not just a grammatical requirement; it is a tool for setting the pace of the narrative.

In Commercial Settings
Advertisements often use 'đang' to highlight current promotions. 'Chương trình đang diễn ra' (The program is currently taking place) is a standard phrase used to draw customers in.
In Casual Slang
Young people might use 'đang' to describe a vibe or a state of mind, though this is less common than its standard grammatical use. More commonly, they use it to describe social media activity: 'Tao đang livestream' (I'm livestreaming).

Cửa hàng đang giảm giá 50%.

Translation: The store is having a 50% discount.

In literature and song lyrics, đang is used to create vivid, atmospheric descriptions. A songwriter might write about the wind đang blowing through the trees or a heart đang yearning for a lost love. In these artistic contexts, the word helps to stretch time, allowing the audience to dwell within a specific emotion or image. It transforms a static statement of fact into a dynamic, living experience.

Mọi người đang chờ đợi bạn.

Translation: Everyone is waiting for you.

Whether you are ordering food and the waiter tells you they are đang preparing it, or you are watching a movie where the protagonist is đang running for their life, this word is the heartbeat of Vietnamese communication. It keeps the language moving, ensuring that the listener is always in sync with the speaker's timeline.

While đang seems straightforward, English speakers often fall into several predictable traps when learning to use it. The most common mistake is overusing it. In English, the present continuous is mandatory for anything happening now. In Vietnamese, if the context is clear, đang is often dropped. For example, if you are clearly eating and someone asks what you're doing, you can just say 'Ăn cơm' instead of 'Tôi đang ăn cơm.'

Word Order Errors
As mentioned before, never place 'đang' after the verb. English speakers sometimes try to mimic the '-ing' suffix by placing 'đang' at the end of the verb phrase. This is grammatically incorrect and will confuse native speakers.
Confusion with 'Vừa'
'Vừa' can mean 'just' (past) or 'at the same time.' Beginners often confuse 'đang' (ongoing) with 'vừa' (just finished). 'Tôi vừa ăn' means 'I just ate,' while 'Tôi đang ăn' means 'I am eating.'

Incorrect: Tôi ăn đang. (I eat ing)

Correct: Tôi đang ăn. (I am eating)

Another subtle mistake involves stative verbs of emotion or possession. While you can say 'Tôi đang buồn' (I am being sad/feeling sad), you generally wouldn't say 'Tôi đang là sinh viên' (I am being a student). For permanent or long-term states, đang is usually omitted. Using it in these cases makes the state sound temporary or unusual, which might not be what you intend.

Incorrect: Tôi đang đi Hà Nội vào tuần sau.

Correct: Tuần sau tôi đi Hà Nội. (Next week I go to Hanoi)

Finally, remember that đang cannot stand alone as a verb. In English, you can say 'I am.' In Vietnamese, you cannot just say 'Tôi đang.' You must always follow it with a verb or a state. If someone asks 'Are you studying?' you should answer 'Đang học' or 'Đang' (as a short answer), but in a full sentence, the verb is required.

To truly sound like a native, you need to know when to use đang and when to choose an alternative that provides more nuance. While đang is the general-purpose marker, words like vừa, mới, còn, and suốt can modify the sense of progression in different ways.

Đang vs. Còn
'Đang' means 'in the middle of,' while 'còn' means 'still.' If you say 'Tôi đang ngủ,' you are sleeping. If you say 'Tôi còn ngủ,' you are still sleeping (implying you should perhaps be awake). Combining them as 'vẫn đang' (still in the middle of) is very common.
Đang vs. Vừa... vừa...
To express two actions happening simultaneously, 'vừa... vừa...' is more precise than using 'đang' twice. 'Tôi vừa ăn vừa xem phim' (I am eating and watching a movie at the same time).

Cô ấy vẫn đang làm bài tập.

Translation: She is still (in the middle of) doing her homework.

Another alternative is đang trong quá trình (in the process of). This is a more formal, academic way to express progression, often used in business or scientific contexts. For example, 'Dự án đang trong quá trình hoàn thiện' (The project is in the process of being finalized). This sounds much more professional than a simple đang.

Họ vừa mới đến.

Translation: They have just arrived. (Contrast with 'đang đến' - they are currently coming/on their way).

Lastly, consider the word tiếp tục (continue). If you want to emphasize the persistence of an action rather than just its current state, tiếp tục is the better choice. 'Chúng tôi tiếp tục thảo luận' means 'We continue to discuss,' which implies a sequence of events, whereas 'Chúng tôi đang thảo luận' simply means 'We are discussing right now.'

趣味小知识

In ancient texts, 'đương' was the more common form, but over time, 'đang' became the standard in both speech and writing across all regions of Vietnam.

发音指南

UK /ɗaŋ˧˧/
US /ɗaŋ/
Monosyllabic word; no word-level stress. Sentence stress typically falls on the following verb.
押韵词
sang vang mang lang hang gang rang tang
常见错误
  • Pronouncing 'đ' like an English 'd' (it should be implosive).
  • Pronouncing the 'ang' like 'bang' (it's more open in Vietnamese).
  • Using a rising or falling tone (it must be flat/level).
  • Mixing it up with 'đăng' (to post) which has a shorter vowel.
  • Dropping the 'ng' sound at the end.
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按水平分级的例句

1

Tôi đang ăn cơm.

I am eating rice/a meal.

Subject + đang + verb + object.

2

Bạn đang làm gì?

What are you doing?

Standard question for ongoing actions.

3

Em đang học bài.

I am studying (lessons).

'Em' is a common first-person pronoun for students.

4

Trời đang mưa.

It is raining.

'Trời' (heaven/sky) acts as the subject for weather.

5

Họ đang chơi bóng đá.

They are playing soccer.

'Họ' means 'they'.

6

Mẹ đang nấu ăn.

Mom is cooking.

Common family-oriented sentence.

7

Tôi đang nghe nhạc.

I am listening to music.

'Nghe' is the verb 'to listen'.

8

Bố đang ngủ.

Dad is sleeping.

Simple state of being in progress.

1

Hôm qua lúc 7 giờ, tôi đang tắm.

Yesterday at 7 o'clock, I was showering.

Past continuous usage.

2

Chúng tôi đang ở Hà Nội.

We are currently in Hanoi.

Using 'đang' with the verb 'ở' (to be at).

3

Cô ấy đang đợi xe buýt.

She is waiting for the bus.

Focus on the duration of waiting.

4

Trời đang trở nên lạnh hơn.

The weather is becoming colder.

Using 'đang' to show a changing state.

5

Tôi đang tìm chìa khóa.

I am looking for the keys.

'Tìm' means 'to look for'.

6

Bạn có đang bận không?

Are you busy right now?

Using 'đang' with an adjective/state.

7

Hoa đang nở trong vườn.

Flowers are blooming in the garden.

Describing a natural process.

8

Anh ấy đang học lái xe.

He is learning to drive.

'Học' + verb phrase.

1

Tôi vẫn đang suy nghĩ về việc đó.

I am still thinking about that matter.

'Vẫn đang' emphasizes 'still'.

2

Nền kinh tế đang phục hồi nhanh chóng.

The economy is recovering quickly.

Formal/News register.

3

Trong khi tôi đang nấu cơm thì điện tắt.

While I was cooking, the power went out.

Interrupted action structure.

4

Họ đang cùng nhau thảo luận kế hoạch.

They are discussing the plan together.

'Cùng nhau' (together) adds detail.

5

Tôi đang cố gắng hết sức mình.

I am trying my best.

Idiomatic expression of effort.

6

Mọi thứ đang thay đổi quá nhanh.

Everything is changing too fast.

General progressive state.

7

Bạn đang dùng loại điện thoại gì thế?

What kind of phone are you using?

Casual inquiry about current usage.

8

Tôi đang chuẩn bị đi làm.

I am preparing to go to work.

'Chuẩn bị' (prepare) as the main verb.

1

Dự án này đang được triển khai rộng rãi.

This project is being widely implemented.

Passive voice with 'được'.

2

Tôi đang phân vân không biết nên chọn cái nào.

I am hesitating, not knowing which one to choose.

'Phân vân' is a high-level verb for hesitation.

3

Căn bệnh đang lây lan trong cộng đồng.

The disease is spreading in the community.

Scientific/Health context.

4

Tôi đang dần quen với cuộc sống ở đây.

I am gradually getting used to life here.

'Dần' (gradually) modifies the progression.

5

Đang yên đang lành thì anh ta lại gây chuyện.

Everything was going fine, and then he caused trouble.

Fixed idiom 'đang yên đang lành'.

6

Thế giới đang đối mặt với nhiều thách thức.

The world is facing many challenges.

Global/Societal context.

7

Tôi đang theo dõi diễn biến của vụ việc.

I am following the developments of the case.

'Theo dõi' means to monitor/follow.

8

Họ đang nỗ lực cải thiện chất lượng dịch vụ.

They are striving to improve service quality.

Corporate/Professional register.

1

Tác phẩm đang khơi gợi nhiều luồng ý kiến trái chiều.

The work is evoking many conflicting opinions.

Literary/Critical register.

2

Xã hội đang chuyển mình mạnh mẽ trong kỷ nguyên số.

Society is transforming itself strongly in the digital era.

Metaphorical use of 'chuyển mình'.

3

Tôi đang tự hỏi liệu chúng ta có đang đi đúng hướng.

I am wondering whether we are going in the right direction.

Double 'đang' for internal thought and external action.

4

Vấn đề này đang nằm trong tầm ngắm của dư luận.

This issue is currently in the public's crosshairs.

Idiomatic/Journalistic expression.

5

Công nghệ AI đang len lỏi vào mọi ngóc ngách của đời sống.

AI technology is weaving its way into every corner of life.

Descriptive/Evocative verb 'len lỏi'.

6

Hệ sinh thái đang bị đe dọa bởi biến đổi khí hậu.

The ecosystem is being threatened by climate change.

Passive voice with 'bị' (negative impact).

7

Anh đang ám chỉ điều gì qua câu nói đó?

What are you implying through that statement?

'Ám chỉ' is a sophisticated verb for implying.

8

Dòng người đang đổ về trung tâm thành phố.

Streams of people are flocking to the city center.

Collective noun phrase as subject.

1

Thực tại đang dần hiện hữu qua những lăng kính khác nhau.

Reality is gradually manifesting through different lenses.

Philosophical/Abstract register.

2

Những giá trị truyền thống đang có nguy cơ bị mai một.

Traditional values are at risk of being eroded/fading away.

Complex noun phrase as subject.

3

Chúng ta đang đứng trước ngưỡng cửa của một cuộc cách mạng.

We are standing at the threshold of a revolution.

High-level metaphorical language.

4

Sự im lặng đang bao trùm cả căn phòng.

Silence is enveloping the entire room.

Personification of 'sự im lặng'.

5

Những mâu thuẫn đang âm ỉ cháy trong lòng xã hội.

Conflicts are smoldering within the heart of society.

Metaphorical use of 'âm ỉ cháy'.

6

Ký ức về ngày ấy đang ùa về trong tâm trí tôi.

Memories of that day are rushing back into my mind.

Evocative verb 'ùa về'.

7

Luật pháp đang nỗ lực bắt kịp với sự phát triển của công nghệ.

The law is striving to catch up with technological development.

Personification of 'luật pháp'.

8

Bản sắc dân tộc đang được định nghĩa lại trong bối cảnh toàn cầu hóa.

National identity is being redefined in the context of globalization.

Academic/Sociological discourse.

近义词

đương vừa trong lúc vẫn tiếp tục đang trong quá trình duy trì diễn ra

反义词

xong rồi ngừng chưa

常见搭配

Đang làm gì?
Đang học bài
Đang ăn cơm
Đang đi đường
Đang ngủ
Đang làm việc
Đang suy nghĩ
Đang mưa
Đang đợi
Đang tìm

常用短语

Đang dở tay

— To be busy with one's hands (can't stop right now).

Tôi đang dở tay nấu bếp.

Đang lúc

— Right at the moment when...

Đang lúc tôi định đi thì trời mưa.

Đang trên đà

— On the momentum of / on the path to...

Đang trên đà phát triển.

Đang thịnh hành

— Currently trending/popular.

Kiểu tóc này đang thịnh hành.

Đang chờ xử lý

— Currently pending/waiting for processing.

Hồ sơ của bạn đang chờ xử lý.

Đang vào mùa

— Currently in season (for fruits/vegetables).

Vải thiều đang vào mùa.

Đang có bầu

— Currently pregnant.

Chị ấy đang có bầu tháng thứ 5.

Đang thất nghiệp

— Currently unemployed.

Anh ta đang thất nghiệp.

Đang ốm

— Currently sick.

Tôi đang ốm nên không đi làm được.

Đang yêu

— Currently in love.

Họ đang yêu nhau say đắm.

习语与表达

"Đang yên đang lành"

— When everything is peaceful and going well (often used before a sudden problem).

Đang yên đang lành tự nhiên xe hỏng.

Informal
"Đang lúc dầu sôi lửa bỏng"

— At a critical, high-pressure moment (boiling oil and burning fire).

Đừng làm phiền họ đang lúc dầu sôi lửa bỏng.

Metaphorical
"Đang cơn bĩ cực"

— In the middle of a period of extreme hardship.

Gia đình họ đang cơn bĩ cực.

Literary
"Đang đà thắng lợi"

— On a winning streak / with momentum of victory.

Đội bóng đang đà thắng lợi.

Journalistic
"Đang tuổi ăn tuổi lớn"

— At the age of growing and eating (describing teenagers).

Trẻ con đang tuổi ăn tuổi lớn nên cần nhiều dinh dưỡng.

Colloquial
"Đang trong tầm tay"

— Currently within reach.

Chiến thắng đang trong tầm tay.

Common
"Đang trên mây"

— Currently on cloud nine / daydreaming.

Đầu óc nó lúc nào cũng đang trên mây.

Slang
"Đang độ xuân thì"

— In the prime of youth (specifically for young women).

Cô gái ấy đang độ xuân thì.

Poetic
"Đang lửa tắt cơm sôi"

— At a very busy or critical moment in household management.

Nhà bao việc, đang lửa tắt cơm sôi thế này.

Old-fashioned
"Đang lúc nước sôi lửa bỏng"

— Similar to 'dầu sôi lửa bỏng', emphasizing extreme urgency.

Công ty đang lúc nước sôi lửa bỏng vì nợ nần.

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đã (past)
sẽ (future)
vừa (just)
mới (recently)
còn (still)
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词源

Derived from Middle Vietnamese. It has been a core functional particle in the Vietnamese language for centuries, appearing in early Nôm scripts.

原始含义： To be in the middle of / currently.

Austroasiatic (Vietic branch).
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