trung ương
[t͡ɕʊwŋ͡m˧˧ ʔɨəŋ˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(adjective) central
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Hệ thần kinh trung ươngcentral nervous system
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sources & notes
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Sense 2
Meaning · English
(adjective) central
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(noun) the central government, Hanoi
Examples
thành phố trực thuộc trung ươngmunicipality
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “trung ương” mean?
(adjective) central
Is “trung ương” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.