vàng
[vaːŋ˨˩]
The English word yellow is translated into Vietnamese as vàng. If unsure, use vàng. Wiktionary also lists màu vàng.
Meaning: having yellow as its color (adj)
Ways to say it
| Vietnamese | IPA |
|---|---|
| vàng | [vaːŋ˨˩] (Hà Nội, narrow) [vaːŋ˦˩] (Huế, narrow) |
| màu vàng |
The word vàng is used to describe something that has yellow as its color. You can also use the expression Vàng chói to describe a blinding yellow, used for striking and vibrant shades. If you wish to describe a vivid or bright yellow, you can use vàng tươi.
Which one should you use?
While vàng functions as the adjective yellow, it can also function as the noun gold. To specifically refer to the color itself as a noun phrase, you use màu vàng.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
Adding the word màu (color) before vàng turns the adjective into a specific noun phrase for the color itself.
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Examples in context
- Đấy là hoa vàng.These are yellow flowers.This sentence uses vàng to describe flowers.Tatoeba #13840945 by leucammieuvu, translation #2584307 by tanulni
- Tôi thích màu vàng.I like yellow.This sentence uses vàng to express a preference for the color.Tatoeba #13599336 by leucammieuvu, translation #4650860 by CK
- Mấy cái đó màu vàng.They're yellow.This sentence uses vàng to state the color of certain objects.Tatoeba #13598308 by leucammieuvu, translation #9483414 by CK
- Quả chuối có màu vàng.The banana is yellow.
- Áo của tôi là màu vàng.My shirt is yellow.
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Example conversation
Minh and Hương are shopping for a new dress.
- MinhHương ơi, em thấy chiếc váy này thế nào?Huong, what do you think of this dress?
- HươngNó màu vàng, rất hợp với em.It is yellow, it suits me very well.
- MinhVậy anh sẽ mua nó cho em.Then I will buy it for you.
- HươngCảm ơn anh, anh thật là tuyệt!Thank you, you are wonderful!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “yellow” translations and entries vàng, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries màu, vàng, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
