dương
nounadjectiveaffix Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [zɨəŋ˧˧]Huế [jɨəŋ˧˧]Saigon [jɨəŋ˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
dương means yang.
Chinese characters: 陽
Meanings of dương in English
Noun
- yang
Adjective
- positive
- having "yang" characteristics, such as "bright", "solar" or "masculine"
- ngày dươnga "solar", or Gregorian, day
Noun
- poplar
Affix
- ocean
Adjective
- Western
Affix
- caprid
Words with dương
Synonyms and antonyms of dương
Antonyms
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 陽.
Frequently asked questions
What does dương mean in English?
dương (noun) means "yang".
How do you pronounce dương?
IPA: Hanoi [zɨəŋ˧˧]; Saigon [jɨəŋ˧˧]. Tones: dương — level tone (ngang).
Is dương a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. dương is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 陽.