vũng
noun
Hanoi [vʊwŋ͡m˦ˀ˥]Huế [vʊwŋ͡m˧˨]Saigon [vʊwŋ͡m˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
vũng means puddle; cove; embayment.
Classifier: cái — e.g. một cái vũng (one puddle)
Meanings of vũng in English
Noun
- puddle (a small pool of water)
- vũng nước trên mặt đườnga puddle in the road
- cove, embayment ≈ vịnh
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, vũng could be written as 漨, 淎. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Etymology
Cognate with Tho [Cuối Chăm] puŋ⁶. Compare vụng (“gulf, lagoon”).
Frequently asked questions
What does vũng mean in English?
vũng (noun) means "puddle; cove; embayment".
How do you pronounce vũng?
IPA: Hanoi [vʊwŋ͡m˦ˀ˥]; Saigon [vʊwŋ͡m˨˩˦]. Tones: vũng — creaky rising tone (ngã).
What classifier is used with vũng?
Common classifiers: cái — for example "một cái vũng" (one puddle).