công trường
[kəwŋ͡m˧˧ t͡ɕɨəŋ˨˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) a construction site
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
công trường đang thi côngthis site is under construction
Công trường đang thi công, đi chậm thôi.There’s a construction site, so drive slowly.
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 ↗ Local usage: “Công trường” means a construction site broadly; roadworks specifically can be “thi công đường.” [contributed-collins-enriched]
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(noun) used in the names of some squares in Ho Chi Minh City
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
được dùng trong tên một số quảng trường ở Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh
Machine-translated — suggest a fix
Examples
Công trường Công xã ParisCông xã Paris Square
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “công trường” mean?
(noun) a construction site
Is “công trường” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.