sung công
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [sʊwŋ͡m˧˧ kəwŋ͡m˧˧]Huế [ʂʊwŋ͡m˧˧ kəwŋ͡m˧˧]Saigon [ʂʊwŋ͡m˧˧ kəwŋ͡m˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
sung công means to confiscate; to expropriate.
Chinese characters: 充公 (充 “to fill” + 公 “public; communal”)
Meanings of sung công in English
Verb
- to confiscate; to expropriate
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 充公, composed of 充 (“to fill”) and 公 (“public; communal”).
Frequently asked questions
What does sung công mean in English?
sung công (verb) means "to confiscate; to expropriate".
How do you pronounce sung công?
IPA: Hanoi [sʊwŋ͡m˧˧ kəwŋ͡m˧˧]; Saigon [ʂʊwŋ͡m˧˧ kəwŋ͡m˧˧]. Tones: sung — level tone (ngang), công — level tone (ngang).
Is sung công a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. sung công is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 充公.