See also: dung, Dung, dừng, đúng, and dūŋ

Vietnamese

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Pronunciation

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Etymology 1

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

Verb

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dùng

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

Etymology 2

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Noun

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(classifier cây) dùng

  1. Bambusa chungii