thõng

[tʰawŋ͡m˦ˀ˥]

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Sense 1

Meaning · English

(noun) small slim jar or vase, traditionally used to store fish sauce

Where it’s used: Used Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora

Examples

Có con gái trong nhà như thõng mắm treo đầu giàng.Having daughters in the family is like having jars of fish sauce hanging at the bed's headboard.

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 droop, to sag

Common questions

What does “thõng” mean?

(noun) small slim jar or vase, traditionally used to store fish sauce

Is “thõng” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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