sóng
[sawŋ͡m˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) wave (moving disturbance in the level of a body of liquid)
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Sóng lớn quá, đừng xuống nước!The waves are too big—don’t go into the water!
Editorial example (contributed-collins-enriched)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(noun) wave (sudden, but temporary, uptick in something)
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(noun) wave (moving disturbance in the energy level of a field)
Sense 4
Meaning · English
(verb) to shake out even
Common questions
What does “sóng” mean?
(noun) wave (moving disturbance in the level of a body of liquid)
Is “sóng” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.