trùng
[t͡ɕʊwŋ͡m˨˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) microorganism
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
trùng (đế) giàya member of Paramecium
trùng roia flagellate
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
(verb) to coincide
Examples
Ngày nghỉ trùng với chủ nhật nên được nghỉ bù.We get a compensatory day off because the holiday is on a Sunday.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “trùng” mean?
(noun) microorganism
Is “trùng” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.