hình dong
[hïŋ˨˩ zawŋ͡m˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(noun) figure; appearance
Noun
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Trông mặt mà bắt hình dong, con lợn có béo thì lòng mới ngon.A man is judged by his appearance; only when the pig is fat then the chitterlings are delicious.
Vợ chồng tôi thương nhau lắm, ngặt một nỗi hợp nhau về tánh ý mà không hợp nhau về hình dong. anh coi tôi thì ốm nhách còn vợ tôi thi mập lù !Our bond has proved satisfying and our temperament is fitting despite our incompatibility regarding the appearance. In other words, he's finding the old me dead skinny but the now me chubby as fudge.
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 “hình dong” mean?
(noun) figure; appearance
Is “hình dong” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.