dùng

See also: Appendix:Variations of "dung" and dūŋ

Vietnamese

Pronunciation

  • (Hà Nội) IPA(key): [zʊwŋ͡m˨˩]
  • (Huế) IPA(key): [jʊwŋ͡m˦˩]
  • (Saigon) IPA(key): [jʊwŋ͡m˨˩]

Etymology 1

    Non-Sino-Vietnamese reading of Chinese 用 (“to use”, SV: dụng). Doublet of dụng.

    Verb

    dùng

    1. to use; to employ
      Synonyms: sử dụng, xài
    2. (polite) to eat or drink; to have
      Xin mời ông dùng trà.
      Please enjoy your tea.
    Usage notes
    • Usually applied to objects and things, so it might have negative connotations when applied to humans.

    Etymology 2

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    Noun

    (classifier cây) dùng

    1. white bamboo (Bambusa chungii)
      Synonyms: dùng phấn, tre phấn
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