hông
[həwŋ͡m˧˧]
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) hip
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
lắc hôngto shake one's hip
Tôi bị đau hông bên trái.My left hip hurts.
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Sources & notes
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Sense 2
Meaning · English
(noun) side; flank
Examples
bên hôngright beside/right next to
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Sense 3
Meaning · English
(noun) earthenware pan in a double boiler
Sense 4
Meaning · English
(verb) to steam-cook in a boiler (nồi hông)
Common questions
What does “hông” mean?
(noun) hip
Is “hông” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.