đương
[ʔɗɨəŋ˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(particle) alternative form of đang (progressing action marker)
Where it’s used:
Used
Miền Trung · Central Vietnam
Used
Miền Nam · Southern Vietnam
• Wiktionary labels this sense “Central” • Wiktionary labels this sense “Southern”
Examples
Xuân đương tới, nghĩa là xuân đương qua,
Xuân còn non, nghĩa là xuân sẽ già,A coming spring is a passing spring,
A spring in youth is a spring soon to age,
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 ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(verb) alternative form of đan
Where it’s used:
Used
Miền Nam · Southern Vietnam
• Wiktionary labels this sense “Southern”
Examples
Ngoại không nói gì, lặng lẽ ngồi đương thúng,[…]His grandmother did not reply; she sat silently weaving her basket; […]
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “đương” mean?
(particle) alternative form of đang (progressing action marker)
Is “đương” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.