lên hương
[len˧˧ hɨəŋ˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(verb) to experience a sudden jump upward in terms of materialistic living standard
Verb
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Nhà nó trúng số độc đắc, giờ cứ gọi là lên hương.They hit jackpot with the lottery draws, now they're in a different league, man.
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 “lên hương” mean?
(verb) to experience a sudden jump upward in terms of materialistic living standard
Is “lên hương” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.