vương
[vɨəŋ˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Register: informal
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
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Sense 2
Meaning · English
(noun) an East Asian prince who was granted land by the emperor
Register: informal
Examples
phong vươngto bestow princedom
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(noun) synonym of chúa
Register: informal
Sense 4
Meaning · English
(noun) someone who has free rein
Register: informal
Examples
Mày tưởng mày muốn làm vương làm tướng ở đây là được hả?You think you're boss around here?
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “vương” mean?
(verb) to cling to
Is “vương” formal or informal?
vương is generally informal.