dong

English

/dɒŋ/

noun
Definitions
  • The currency of Vietnam, 100 xus. Symbol: ₫

Etymology

Borrowed from Vietnamese đồng (field, cultivable land, copper, paddy) derived from Middle Chinese 銅 (copper) derived from Old Chinese 銅.

Origin

Old Chinese

銅

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