tường
[tɨəŋ˨˩]
The English word "wall" is translated into Vietnamese as tường.
tường refers to a substantial structure acting as a side or division in a building.
Meaning: substantial structure acting as side or division in a building (noun)
Did you know?
- The word tường is a homonym in Vietnamese. While it means 'wall' in a construction sense, it can also mean 'clear' or 'detailed' when derived from a different Chinese character.
- Historically, the construction of the tường in imperial citadels like the Hue Citadel followed strict Feng Shui principles to protect the Emperor from negative energy.
- Vietnamese uses the word vách for a thin partition or a wall made of bamboo, whereas tường is reserved for thicker, more permanent structures.
Examples in context
- Tom đang xây tường.Tom is building a wall.This sentence shows the use of tường in the context of construction.Tatoeba #13769738 by leucammieuvu, translation #1662824 by Amastan
- Bản đồ ở trên tường.The map is on the wall.This sentence shows the use of tường when describing the location of an object.Tatoeba #13173388 by leucammieuvu, translation #879581 by CK
- Cái xe đã đụng vô tường.The car crashed into the wall.This sentence shows the use of tường in the context of a vehicle collision.Tatoeba #5830 by trieuho, translation #1766 by Swift
- 16 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Mai and Tuấn are looking at an empty apartment.
- MaiBức tường này rất rộng.This wall is very wide.
- TuấnChúng ta có thể sơn lại tường.We can repaint the wall.
- MaiAnh muốn treo tranh lên tường không?Do you want to hang pictures on the wall?
- TuấnĐược, tôi sẽ tìm một bức tường trống.Sure, I will find an empty wall.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “wall” translations and entries tường, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries tường, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
