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.