cành
[kajŋ̟˨˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) tree branch
Register: informal
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Cành cây này sắp gãy rồi.This branch is about to break.
Cành cây này bị gãy từ hôm qua.This branch broke yesterday.
Editorial example (contributed-collins-enriched)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗ Local usage: For a plant stalk, use thân or cuống; cành specifically means a branch. [contributed-collins-enriched]
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(noun) one thousand dongs
Register: informal
Common questions
What does “cành” mean?
(noun) tree branch
Is “cành” formal or informal?
cành is generally informal.