khung

[xʊwŋ͡m˧˧]

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Sense 1

Meaning · English

(noun) frame

Where it’s used: Used Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora

Examples

khung máy bayairframe
Khung xe này nhẹ mà chắc.This frame is light but sturdy.

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 ↗ Local usage: The bicycle context makes khung unambiguous here. [contributed-collins-enriched]

Sense 2

Meaning · English

(noun) chassis; (bicycle) frame

Sense 3

Meaning · English

(noun) framework; skeleton

Common questions

What does “khung” mean?

(noun) frame

Is “khung” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.