ương
[ʔɨəŋ˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
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
Examples
𦷫菊秧蘭香𣷷襖As I picked chrysanthemums and tended to the orchids, their fragrance clings to my clothes.
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
(adjective) obstinate; headstrong; stubborn
Common questions
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.