dùng
[zʊwŋ͡m˨˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
To use — standard nationwide; in the South you will often hear xài instead.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Sử dụng — từ chuẩn cả nước; trong Nam thường nói xài.
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
• Standard nationwide; Southern colloquial speech says xài.
Examples
Xin mời ông dùng trà.Please enjoy your tea.
Máy này dùng đã năm năm vẫn chạy tốt.This machine has been in use five years and still runs fine.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-31)
Equivalents & related
Common questions
What does “dùng” mean?
To use — standard nationwide; in the South you will often hear xài instead.
Is “dùng” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.
What is the closest equivalent?
“xài” (Tiếng Việt) — same meaning · other region.