rong
[zawŋ͡m˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) seaweed, macroalga
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
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Sense 2
Meaning · English
(noun) underwater moss
Examples
Đó lừa ta xuống nước nó lặn cho tới cổ nó, kẻ dắt với rong đá, cả ba đều uống nước: kẻ dắt với con lừa uống kình cùng rong đá.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(adjective) that which sells services or commodities on the street
Examples
(quầy) hàng rongstreet vendor
bán rongto hawk
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sense 4
Common questions
What does “rong” mean?
(noun) seaweed, macroalga
Is “rong” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.