lông
[ləwŋ͡m˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) body hair (hair not atop one's head)
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
lông mupubic hair
lông nácharmpit hair
Chân anh ấy có khá nhiều lông.He has quite a lot of hair on his legs.
Con mèo này có bộ lông rất mềm.This cat has very soft fur.
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: Also refers to fur or feathers on animals. [contributed-collins-enriched]
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(noun) fur, manes (any hair on an animal body)
Examples
Mèo thường rụng lông vào mùa xuân.Cats often shed their fur in the spring.
lông xúc giácwhisker
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(noun) plumage
Common questions
What does “lông” mean?
(noun) body hair (hair not atop one's head)
Is “lông” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.