vật dụng
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
vật dụng means object of everyday use; appliance.
Meanings of vật dụng in English
Noun
- object of everyday use; appliance ≈ đồ dùng
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 物 (“object, thing”) and 用 (“to use”); this seems to be a Sino-Vietnamese internal calque from đồ dùng.
Frequently asked questions
What does vật dụng mean in English?
vật dụng (noun) means "object of everyday use; appliance".
How do you pronounce vật dụng?
IPA: Hanoi [vət̚˧˨ʔ zʊwŋ͡m˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [vək̚˨˩˨ jʊwŋ͡m˨˩˨]. Tones: vật — heavy tone (nặng), dụng — heavy tone (nặng).