dũng

Level ≈B2 (approx.) noun Sino-Vietnamese Top 5,000 most common

Hanoi [zʊwŋ͡m˦ˀ˥]Huế [jʊwŋ͡m˧˨]Saigon [jʊwŋ͡m˨˩˦] browser voice

Syllables · tones

dũngcreaky risingngã

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dũng means courage; bravery.

Chinese characters: 勇

Meanings of dũng in English

Noun

literary courage; bravery

Words with dũng

dũng cảm dũng khí dũng mãnh dũng sĩ

Etymology

Sino-Vietnamese word from 勇.

Frequently asked questions

What does dũng mean in English?

dũng (noun) means "courage; bravery".

How do you pronounce dũng?

IPA: Hanoi [zʊwŋ͡m˦ˀ˥]; Saigon [jʊwŋ͡m˨˩˦]. Tones: dũng — creaky rising tone (ngã).

Is dũng a Sino-Vietnamese word?

Yes. dũng is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 勇.

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