đong
verb
Hanoi [ʔɗawŋ͡m˧˧]Huế [ʔɗawŋ͡m˧˧]Saigon [ʔɗawŋ͡m˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
đong means to measure; to buy.
Meanings of đong in English
Verb
- to measure (an amount of liquid, etc.)
- to buy (grains)
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, đong could be written as 冬, 𢫝. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Etymology
Compare Proto-Katuic *tɔɔŋ (“to strain (liquid)”).
Frequently asked questions
What does đong mean in English?
đong (verb) means "to measure; to buy".
How do you pronounce đong?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔɗawŋ͡m˧˧]; Saigon [ʔɗawŋ͡m˧˧]. Tones: đong — level tone (ngang).