ánh sáng
[ʔajŋ̟˧˦ saːŋ˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) light
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Thiên Chúa phán: “Phải có ánh sáng.” Liền có ánh sáng.The Lord said, "Let there be light." And there was promptly light.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(noun) spiritual or mental illumination; enlightenment, useful information
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
sự khai sáng tinh thần hoặc tâm lý; thông tin hữu ích
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Common questions
What does “ánh sáng” mean?
(noun) light
Is “ánh sáng” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.