ảnh
[ʔajŋ̟˧˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
A photo, picture — the Northern word; Southerners say hình.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Tấm ảnh chụp — từ miền Bắc; trong Nam nói hình.
Where it’s used:
Used
Miền Bắc · Northern Vietnam
Examples
Gửi mình tấm ảnh đó nhé.Send me that photo, please.
Bà lau khung ảnh cưới treo giữa nhà.Grandma dusted the wedding photo hanging in the middle of the house.
Editorial example (contributed-collins-enriched)
Equivalents & related
Common questions
What does “ảnh” mean?
A photo, picture — the Northern word; Southerners say hình.
Is “ảnh” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.
What is the closest equivalent?
“hình” (Tiếng Việt) — same meaning · other region.