trắng
[t͡ɕaŋ˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(adjective) white
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Trẻ em như tờ giấy trắng.Children are like white paper.
Tường phòng khách sơn màu trắng.The living-room walls are painted white.
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
(adjective) light or pale
Examples
tắm trắngto lighten one's tanned skin
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “trắng” mean?
(adjective) white
Is “trắng” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.