dưng
Pronunciation
Northern
/zɨŋ˧˧/
Central
/jɨŋ˧˥/
Southern
/jɨŋ˧˧/
alternative form of dâng
3 senses
Verb
alternative form of dâng
Conjunction
alternative form of nhưng
Adjective
unoccupied
Details
3 senses
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Details
3 senses
Verb
Sense 1
Verb
alternative form of dâng
Discourse & Logic
An alternative form of the verb dâng, meaning to offer or present something in a respectful or formal manner.
vi Họ thành kính dưng lễ vật lên bàn thờ tổ tiên.
en They respectfully offer gifts on the ancestral altar.
Conjunction
Sense 2
Conjunction
alternative form of nhưng
An alternative form of the conjunction nhưng, used to connect words or phrases that have contrasting or opposing meanings.
vi Tôi rất muốn đi chơi dưng trời lại đổ mưa lớn.
en I really want to go out, but it has started to rain heavily.
Adjective
Sense 3
Adjective
unoccupied
Describing a state of being idle or unoccupied, often referring to someone who is not currently doing any work.
vi Anh ta ngồi dưng suốt cả buổi chiều mà không làm gì.
en He sat idle all afternoon without doing anything.