sông
[səwŋ͡m˧˧]
The Vietnamese word for river is sông.
sông is a noun used to describe a large stream which drains a landmass.
Meaning: large stream which drains a landmass (noun)
Did you know?
- The Vietnamese word cảng, which means 'port', is actually a linguistic doublet of sông, meaning they share the same ancient root.
- While sông is the common word for river, you may see the word giang in formal names or literature, such as in the city name 'Hồng Giang'.
Examples in context
- Tom đang đi qua sông.Tom is getting across the river.This example shows how to use sông when describing someone crossing it.Tatoeba #8998197 by dotheduyet1999, translation #1682401 by Amastan
- Con sông đó rộng chứ?Is that river wide?This sentence uses sông to ask about the width of a specific river.Tatoeba #14033712 by nhuttan2004, translation #13881626 by rul
- Tôi thích câu cá ở sông.I like to fish in the river.This example demonstrates using sông to describe where one enjoys fishing.Tatoeba #523191 by autuno, translation #259102 by autuno
- Dòng sông này dài hàng trăm km.This river is several hundred kilometers long.
- Chúng tôi thường dạo chơi dọc con sông này.We often stroll along this river.
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Example conversation
Chi and Hung are walking along a waterfront.
- ChiCon sông này thật đẹp.This river is truly beautiful.
- HùngĐúng vậy, nước sông rất trong.Yes, the river water is very clear.
- ChiAnh có muốn đi dạo không?Do you want to take a walk?
- HùngĐược, chúng ta đi thôi.Sure, let's go.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “river” translations and entries sông, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries sông, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
