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thuong

/tʰɨəŋ˧˧/
adjectiveverb★Intermediate
formalinformal

To love or have affection for someone

Tôi thương em.

I love you.

Mẹ thương con.

Mother loves her child.

💡

Commonly used to express deep affection, often between family members or romantic partners.

formalinformal

To feel sorry for someone; to pity

Tôi thương cho người đó.

I feel sorry for that person.

Thương con, mẹ không thể giúp được.

I pity you, mother can't help.

💡

Used to express sympathy or compassion.

informal

To miss someone or something

Tôi thương nhà.

I miss home.

Em thương anh quá.

I miss you so much.

💡

Often used to express longing or nostalgia.

Collocations

thuong ailove someonethuong cho aifeel sorry for someonethuong nhung gimiss something

Synonyms

Antonyms

Related Phrases

thuong nhung giphrase
to miss something
thuong aiphrase
to love someone

💡Pro Tip

Context Matters

The meaning of 'thuong' changes based on context. Pay attention to the tone and situation to understand whether it means 'love', 'pity', or 'miss'.

⚡Gold Rule

Tone and Context

The tone and context are crucial in determining the correct meaning of 'thuong'. For example, 'Tôi thương em' can mean 'I love you' or 'I pity you' depending on the situation.

📖Word Origin

From Sino-Vietnamese 伤 (shāng), meaning 'to hurt' or 'to pity'.

📝Usage Notes

The word 'thuong' can have different meanings depending on the context. It is often used to express love, pity, or longing. The tone and context help distinguish between these meanings.

Word Breakdown

thuong
to love, pity, or miss
root
✎ Noted on May 25, 2026VI → EN

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