Tiếng Việt · Word Attested

tường

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

(noun) wall (defensive rampart)

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

tường thành

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Where it’s used: Used Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora

Tường phòng khách cần sơn lại.The living-room walls need repainting.

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Sources & notes

Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

(noun) wall (structure built for defense surrounding an area)

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

tường thành

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

(noun) wall (substantial structure acting as side or division in a building)

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

tường nhà

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

(verb) to have a deep understanding of

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

hiểu sâu sắc

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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.

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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.

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