This is the 513th most frequent Vietnamese word.
căng
Tense, tight, strained, or stretched.
Here, 'căng' is used to describe the action of stretching something to make it taut or even.
Tấm thảm đã được căng đều trên sàn.
The carpet has been stretched evenly on the floor.
This instance of 'căng' refers to the action of stretching muscles, often for physical preparation or relaxation.
Anh ấy căng cơ sau buổi tập luyện.
He stretches his muscles after practice.
In this sentence, 'căng' conveys a sense of stress or tension, highlighting an emotional or situational pressure.