ong

[ʔawŋ͡m˧˧]

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

Meaning · English

(noun) a bee — the honey-making, flower-visiting insect

Noun

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

Examples

Cẩn thận, có con ong ở đó!Careful, there’s a bee over there!
Con ong bay từ bông hoa này sang bông hoa khác.The bee flies from one flower to the next.

Editorial example (contributed-collins-enriched)

Sources & notes

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Common questions

What does “ong” mean?

(noun) a bee — the honey-making, flower-visiting insect

Is “ong” formal or informal?

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