Trung
[t͡ɕʊwŋ͡m˧˧]
Trung is a Vietnamese given name.
What does it mean word for word?
The name Trung is derived from a Han-Viet character meaning 'middle', 'center' or 'loyal/faithful'.
Did you know?
- The name Trung is a key component of Trung Quốc, which is the Vietnamese name for 'China', literally meaning the 'Middle Kingdom'.
- While the name is common, its meaning changes depending on which Han-Viet character it is derived from, such as the difference between 'center' and 'loyalty'.
- In Vietnamese history, the concept of being Trung with one's country was considered the highest moral duty for a scholar or official.
Examples in context
- Anh Trung ở đây.Brother Trung is here.
- Trung có thể giúp tôi không?Can Trung help me?
- Chào bạn Trung, hôm nay cậu có khỏe không?Hello, Trung. Are you feeling well today?
- Tôi là Trung.I am Trung.
- Chào anh Trung.Hello, Mr. Trung.
- Bạn của tôi tên là Trung.My friend's name is Trung.
Example conversation
Two acquaintances meet at a coffee shop.
- MaiChào anh, anh có phải là Trung không?Hello, are you Trung?
- TuấnĐúng vậy, tôi là Trung đây.That's right, I am Trung.
- MaiRất vui được gặp anh, Trung.Nice to meet you, Trung.
- TuấnTôi cũng rất vui được gặp Mai.It is nice to meet you too, Mai.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry Trung, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Trung, trung, CC BY-SA 4.0.
