rụng
[zʊwŋ͡m˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(verb) to fall off something that it was attached to
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
quả/lá rụngfruit/leaves falling down
răng rụngtooth falling off
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
(verb) to lose something that's attached to someone or something
Examples
rụng láto shed leaves
rụng răngto lose one or more teeth
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “rụng” mean?
(verb) to fall off something that it was attached to
Is “rụng” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.