Tiếng Việt · Word Attested

ương

[ʔɨəŋ˧˧] 🎙 Say it

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Meaning · English

(verb) to sow seeds and cultivate them into young plants which may be planted elsewhere, as in a plant nursery

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

𦷫菊秧蘭香𣷷襖As I picked chrysanthemums and tended to the orchids, their fragrance clings to my clothes.

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Meaning · English

(adjective) obstinate; headstrong; stubborn

What does “ương” mean?

(verb) to sow seeds and cultivate them into young plants which may be planted elsewhere, as in a plant nursery

Is “ương” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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