đồng
/ɗoŋ˧˥/noun★Beginner
formal
A unit of currency, especially the Vietnamese đồng (₫).
Giá cả hàng hóa ở Việt Nam thường được tính bằng đồng.
The prices of goods in Vietnam are usually calculated in đồng.
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The Vietnamese đồng is the official currency of Vietnam, denoted by the symbol ₫.
formal
A metal, especially copper or bronze.
Chúng tôi sử dụng đồng để làm đồ trang sức.
We use copper to make jewelry.
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In this context, 'đồng' refers to the metal, not the currency.
Collocations
đồng tiềnmoneyđồng đồngcopper
Synonyms
Related Phrases
đồng tiềnphrase
money
đồng kimphrase
copper
💡Pro Tip
Currency vs. Metal
When 'đồng' is used as currency, it is often accompanied by the symbol ₫. When referring to metal, it is usually used in compounds like 'đồng kim' (copper).
📖Word Origin
From Middle Vietnamese *đồng*, from Old Chinese 銅 (*doŋ).
📝Usage Notes
The word 'đồng' can refer to both currency and metal, but the context usually clarifies the meaning.
Word Breakdown
đồng
copper or currency
rootTừ Điển Việt Anh