sông
[səwŋ͡m˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(noun) river (large stream which drains a landmass)
Noun
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
bờ sôngriver bank
Con sông này chảy qua thành phố.This river runs through the city.
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 ↗
Common questions
What does “sông” mean?
(noun) river (large stream which drains a landmass)
Is “sông” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.