thương
[tʰɨəŋ˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) long-handled spear
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) lance
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(verb) to love non-romantically
Examples
Ba thương con vì con giống mẹ
Mẹ thương con vì con giống ba
Cả nhà ta cùng thương yêu nhau
Xa là nhớ, gần nhau là cườiDaddy loves you because you're just like your mommy
Mommy loves you because you're just like your daddy
Our whole household loves each other
We miss each other when we're apart, we smile and laugh when we're together.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sense 4
Meaning · English
(verb) to feel sorry for
Common questions
What does “thương” mean?
(noun) long-handled spear
Is “thương” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.