ung dung
adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ʔʊwŋ͡m˧˧ zʊwŋ͡m˧˧]Huế [ʔʊwŋ͡m˧˧ jʊwŋ͡m˧˧]Saigon [ʔʊwŋ͡m˧˧ jʊwŋ͡m˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
ung dung means composed; poised; relaxed.
Chinese characters: 雍容
Meanings of ung dung in English
Adjective
- composed; poised; relaxed; unhurried ≈ khoan thai
- colloquial comfortably off
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 雍容.
Frequently asked questions
What does ung dung mean in English?
ung dung (adjective) means "composed; poised; relaxed".
How do you pronounce ung dung?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔʊwŋ͡m˧˧ zʊwŋ͡m˧˧]; Saigon [ʔʊwŋ͡m˧˧ jʊwŋ͡m˧˧]. Tones: ung — level tone (ngang), dung — level tone (ngang).
Is ung dung a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. ung dung is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 雍容.