Definition

1. Onomatopoeia (Interjection):
   • The yelp or cry of a dog when hit or hurt: This word is an onomatopoeic representation of the sharp, high-pitched sound a dog makes when experiencing sudden pain, such as from being struck.

Usage Examples

• Onomatopoeia:
  • Con chó kêu "oăng oẳnc" khi bị dẫm phải đuôi. (The dog yelped "oăng oẳnc" when its tail was stepped on.)
  • Nghe tiếng "oăng oẳnc", tôi biết con chó con bị đau. (Hearing the "oăng oẳnc" sound, I knew the puppy was hurt.)

Advanced Usage

• This word is almost exclusively used to describe the specific vocalization of a dog in pain. It is not typically used for other animal sounds or general crying.

Variants and Related Words

• Oăng oẳng (onomatopoeia): A similar, often more prolonged, yelping or barking sound from a dog.
  • Con chó cứ oăng oẳng suốt đêm. (The dog kept yelping all night.)

Synonyms

• Yelp: A short, sharp cry, especially of pain from a dog.
• Whimper: A low, feeble cry expressive of fear or pain.

Related Idioms

• There are no common idioms directly using the word "oăng oẳnc." It is used literally to describe the sound itself.