ánh
[ʔajŋ̟˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) a branch of some tubers
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(noun) light radiated from or reflected off something
Examples
ánh mắta gaze
ánh sánglight
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(verb) to be reflective of light
Examples
(figurative) đôi mắt ánh lên niềm tinthose eyes that shine faith
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Common questions
What does “ánh” mean?
(noun) a branch of some tubers
Is “ánh” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.