ái khanh
[ʔaːj˧˦ xajŋ̟˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(pronoun) "my dear courtier"; "my darling consort"; you
PronounConnotation: affectionate
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Hoà ái khanh,...Oh my dear courtier Heshen,...
幽王問曰：「愛卿惡聞音樂，所好何事？」褒妃曰：「妾無好也。曾記昔日手裂綵繒，其聲爽然可聽。」King You asked: “What do you my darling consort like if not music?” Bao Si said: “I your concubine do not like anything at all; I only remember that I tore a sheet of silk with my hands yesterday and the ripping and rending sounds pleased my ears.”
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Common questions
What does “ái khanh” mean?
(pronoun) "my dear courtier"; "my darling consort"; you
Is “ái khanh” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.