Tiếng Việt · Word Attested

tôn

[ton˧˧] 🎙 Say it

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Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

(verb) to revere, to respect, to honor

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

sùng kính, tôn trọng, tôn vinh

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

Examples

tôn làm thầyto honor as teacher

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Sources & notes

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Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

(verb) to strengthen and heighten

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

làm mạnh và nâng cao

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Examples

tôn nềnto strengthen and heighten the foundation

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Sense 3

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

(verb) to accentuate

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

nâng cao, nhấn mạnh

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Examples

Màu áo đen càng tôn thêm nước da trắng.The upper garment's black color accentuates the [wearer's] white skin

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Sense 4

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

(adjective) revered, venerable

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

được sùng kính, đáng kính

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Examples

Cúi xin nhận lấy danh hiệu tôn quý, hưởng nhiều Phước to lâu dài.[I] bow down and beg [You] to accept this venerably precious title, [and may Ye] enjoy plenty of great Blessings for evermore.

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Common questions

What does “tôn” mean?

(verb) to revere, to respect, to honor

Is “tôn” formal or informal?

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

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