tầng
[təŋ˨˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
A floor, storey — standard nationwide; in the South you will often hear lầu instead.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Mỗi lớp của tòa nhà — từ chuẩn cả nước; trong Nam thường nói lầu.
Noun
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
• Standard nationwide; the South counts upper floors with lầu.
Examples
Nhà mình ở tầng ba.My apartment is on the third floor.
Văn phòng công ty nằm ở tầng năm.The company office is on the fifth floor.
Editorial example (contributed-collins-enriched)
Sources & notes
Local usage: Tầng refers to a building level; floor surfaces are usually called sàn. [contributed-collins-enriched]
Equivalents & related
Common questions
What does “tầng” mean?
A floor, storey — standard nationwide; in the South you will often hear lầu instead.
Is “tầng” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.
What is the closest equivalent?
“lầu” (Tiếng Việt) — same meaning · other region.