dương
[zɨəŋ˧˧]
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) yang
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Hàng cây dương vươn thẳng bên con đường.The row of poplars rises straight beside the road.
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: Cây dương is often used in full; regional usage can apply dương to other trees. [contributed-collins-enriched]
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(adjective) having "yang" characteristics, such as "bright", "solar" or "masculine"
Examples
ngày dươnga "solar", or Gregorian, day
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(adjective) positive
Sense 4
Common questions
What does “dương” mean?
(noun) yang
Is “dương” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.