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.