vốn
[von˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) capital, funding
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
vốn lưu độngworking capital
vốn cố địnhfixed capital
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Sources & notes
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Sense 2
Meaning · English
(noun) a supply of skills or knowledge; repertoire
Examples
vốn từone's vocabulary
vốn sốngliving experience
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Sense 3
Meaning · English
(adverb) originally; inherently; initially; formerly
Examples
Súng vốn là một tay đầu gấu khét tiếng ở huyện Hương Khê.Súng was inherently a notorious thug in Hương Khê District.
Tự tánh vốn thanh tịnhThe own-being is inherently purely serene
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Common questions
What does “vốn” mean?
(noun) capital, funding
Is “vốn” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.