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

(This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium.)

Noun

(classifier cây) dùng

1. white bamboo (Bambusa chungii)

   Synonyms: dùng phấn, tre phấn