vịnh
[vïŋ˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) gulf; bay
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Vịnh Hạ LongHạ Long Bay
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
(noun) kind of poem that describes or comments on a particular subject
Examples
Vịnh cái quạtOn the Fan
Vịnh đời ngườiOn Human Life
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “vịnh” mean?
(noun) gulf; bay
Is “vịnh” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.