lương
[lɨəŋ˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(adjective) non-Christian
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Người giáo trong xứ đã nghĩ đến việc xây lại nhà thờ. Đoàn thể chính quyền và người lương trong xã hứa sẽ giúp thêm gỗ đá.Christians in the parish had thought about rebuilding the church. The commune's government and non-Christians promised to contribute wood and stones.
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 ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(noun) victuals; food supplies
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(noun) salary; earnings
Common questions
What does “lương” mean?
(adjective) non-Christian
Is “lương” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.