thưng
[tʰɨŋ˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) a kind of bushel for measuring grains
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(noun) the quantity which fills a full thưng, often said to be 1/10 of a đấu but can vary
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(verb) to use planks or bamboo sheets to separate spaces within a house
Sense 4
Meaning · English
(verb) to raise; to lift
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Common questions
What does “thưng” mean?
(noun) a kind of bushel for measuring grains
Is “thưng” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.
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