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đồng
/ɗəwŋ˧˧/
copper
Tôi có một đồng xu trong túi.
I have a copper coin in my pocket.
general
A metal element with a reddish-brown color, commonly used in coins and electrical wiring.
Đồng là kim loại được sử dụng nhiều trong điện tử.
Copper is widely used in electronics.
In Vietnamese, 'đồng' can also refer to the Vietnamese đồng currency, but this is a separate meaning.
Finance
Finance
The basic monetary unit of Vietnam (VND).
Giá cả hàng hóa ở Việt Nam thường được tính bằng đồng.
Prices of goods in Vietnam are often calculated in đồng.
When referring to currency, 'đồng' is often abbreviated as 'đ'.
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Currency vs. Metal
Be mindful of the context when using 'đồng'. It can mean both the metal copper and the Vietnamese currency unit.
Gold Rule
Abbreviation in Currency
When referring to the Vietnamese đồng currency, it is often abbreviated as 'đ'.
Word Origin
From Sino-Vietnamese 同 (tung), meaning 'same' or 'copper', but the modern meaning of 'copper' is derived from its use in coins and currency.
Usage Notes
When referring to the metal, 'đồng' is often used in compounds like 'đồng xu' (copper coin). When referring to currency, it is often abbreviated as 'đ'.
Word Breakdown
đồng
copper or the Vietnamese currency unit
rootTừ Điển Việt Anh