tường
[tɨəŋ˨˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) wall (defensive rampart)
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Tường phòng khách cần sơn lại.The living-room walls need repainting.
Editorial example (contributed-collins-enriched)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(noun) wall (structure built for defense surrounding an area)
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(noun) wall (substantial structure acting as side or division in a building)
Sense 4
Meaning · English
(verb) to have a deep understanding of
Examples
Dân ta phải biết sử ta, / Cho tường gốc tích nước nhà Việt Nam.Our people must know our history, / To understand the origin of the Vietnamese state.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “tường” mean?
(noun) wall (defensive rampart)
Is “tường” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.