hình
[hïŋ˨˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
A photo, picture — the Southern word; Northerners say ảnh.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Tấm ảnh chụp — từ miền Nam; ngoài Bắc nói ảnh.
Noun
Where it’s used:
Used
Miền Nam · Southern Vietnam
Examples
Chụp giùm chị tấm hình trước cổng chùa nghe.Take a photo of me in front of the pagoda gate, please.
Editorial example (illustrative, not a corpus attestation)
Equivalents & related
Common questions
What does “hình” mean?
A photo, picture — the Southern word; Northerners say ảnh.
Is “hình” 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?
“ảnh” (Tiếng Việt) — same meaning · other region.