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rong

nounadjectiveverb
Hanoi [zawŋ͡m˧˧]Huế [ʐawŋ͡m˧˧]Saigon [ɹawŋ͡m˧˧] browser voice
Syllables · tones

Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →

rong means seaweed; macroalga.

Classifier: cây — e.g. một cây rong (one seaweed)

Meanings of rong in English

Noun

  1. seaweed, macroalga
  2. underwater moss

Adjective

  1. that which sells services or commodities on the street
    • (quầy) hàng rongstreet vendor
    • bán rongto hawk
    • hát rongto busk by singing

Verb

  1. with ruổi to wander

Verb

  1. to flush out, to flow out excessively

Words with rong

Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)

Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, rong could be written as 蓉, 蘢, 苳, 籠. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.

Frequently asked questions

What does rong mean in English?

rong (noun) means "seaweed; macroalga".

How do you pronounce rong?

IPA: Hanoi [zawŋ͡m˧˧]; Saigon [ɹawŋ͡m˧˧]. Tones: rong — level tone (ngang).

What classifier is used with rong?

Common classifiers: cây — for example "một cây rong" (one seaweed).

Meanings, pronunciation and etymology from English Wiktionary (wiktionary.org, via kaikki.org; CC BY-SA 4.0), reviewed and edited. IPA shown for three accents: Hanoi (Northern), Huế (Central) and Saigon (Southern). The Listen button uses your browser's Vietnamese voice, for reference only. Spotted a mistake? Let NgonNgu know.