dưng

[zɨŋ˧˧]

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Sense 1

Meaning · English

(verb) alternative form of dâng

Where it’s used: Used Miền Trung · Central Vietnam Used Miền Nam · Southern Vietnam • Wiktionary labels this sense “Central” • Wiktionary labels this sense “Southern”
Sources & notes

Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗

Sense 2

Meaning · English

(conjunction) alternative form of nhưng

Sense 3

Meaning · English

(adjective) slack; idle; unoccupied

Common questions

What does “dưng” mean?

(verb) alternative form of dâng

Is “dưng” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.