kim cương
[kim˧˧ kɨəŋ˧˧]
The Vietnamese word for diamond is kim cương.
kim cương refers to the gemstone. It can also be used as a metaphor to describe something precious, valuable or beautiful.
Meaning: gemstone (noun)
Did you know?
- The word kim cương is closely linked to Buddhist terminology, as it is the Vietnamese translation of the 'Vajra', a ritual weapon symbolizing an indestructible force.
- The word kim cương literally translates to 'hard metal' because it is composed of the characters for 'gold/metal' and 'hard'.
- The syllable kim in kim cương shares a common root with the Korean word gim, which is now primarily used as a surname.
Examples in context
- Giá kim cương rất đắt.The price of diamond is very expensive.This sentence illustrates how to discuss the price of kim cương.Tatoeba #11273359 by chaule3, translation #11273356 by chaule3
- Kim cương không thể bị phá vỡ.Diamond is unbreakable.This sentence describes the unbreakable nature of kim cương.Tatoeba #13860693 by leucammieuvu, translation #13824308 by IForTheSite
- Không có gì cứng bằng kim cương.Nothing is as hard as a diamond.This sentence compares the hardness of other things to kim cương.Tatoeba #5147703 by truongap, translation #41110 by Swift
- Tôi đã mua một chiếc nhẫn kim cương để tặng cho vợ tôi.I bought a diamond ring for my wife.
- Bức tranh đó quả là một viên kim cương nhỏ giữa những tác phẩm nghệ thuật.That painting is truly a small diamond among artworks.
- 3 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
A jeweler's shop where Lan is looking at jewelry.
- LanViên kim cương này rất đẹp.This diamond is very beautiful.
- NamNó được mài cắt rất tinh xảo.It is very exquisitely cut.
- LanAnh có thể giảm giá không?Can you give me a discount?
- NamTôi sẽ cố gắng hết sức.I will try my best.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “diamond” translations and entries kim cương, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries cương, kim, kim cương, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
