dông
[zəwŋ͡m˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(noun) a thunderstorm
Noun
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
dông bão / bão dôngthunderstorms and the like
đời dông bãoa struggling life
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 ↗
Common questions
What does “dông” mean?
(noun) a thunderstorm
Is “dông” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.