sáng
/ʂaːŋ˧˥/adjectivenoun★Beginner— morning
informal
morning
Tôi thích ngủ đến sáng mai.
I like to sleep until tomorrow morning.
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Commonly used to refer to the early part of the day.
informal
bright; shining
Mặt trời sáng rực rỡ.
The sun is shining brightly.
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Used to describe something that is bright or radiant.
Related Phrases
💡Pro Tip
Time Reference
'Sáng' is often used with time markers like 'sáng mai' (tomorrow morning) or 'sáng nay' (this morning).
⚡Gold Rule
Brightness
When describing brightness, 'sáng' can be used as an adjective, e.g., 'ánh sáng' (light).
📖Word Origin
From Middle Vietnamese *sáng*, from Proto-Vietic *saːŋ.
📝Usage Notes
Can refer to both the time of day and the quality of being bright.
Word Breakdown
sáng
morning or bright
rootTừ Điển Việt Anh