đường
noun · Beginner · Food & Drink
Meaning
English: Sugar
A sweet substance; the same word also means road.
Examples
🗣 Tôi uống cà phê không đường.
💬 I drink coffee without sugar.
Etymology
Đường, meaning ‘sugar’, comes from the Malay and has been assimilated into Vietnamese, reflecting the influence of trade and colonial history on local ingredients.
How & Where It’s Used
Đường is used both formally and informally, appearing in discussions about food preparation or sweetness. It is common across all Vietnamese regions.
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