tông
[təwŋ͡m˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) tone, shade (of colors)
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
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Sense 2
Meaning · English
(noun) tone (of sounds)
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(noun) ancestral temple; ancestry, origin, lineage
Examples
tông đuờngancestral temple's hall
chim có tổ; nguời có tôngBirds have nests; humans have origins.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sense 4
Meaning · English
(noun) ancestor
Examples
tổ tôngancestors
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “tông” mean?
(noun) tone, shade (of colors)
Is “tông” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.