Tiếng Việt · Word Attested

chay tịnh

[t͡ɕaj˧˧ tïŋ˧˨ʔ] 🎙 Say it

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Meaning · English

(noun) abstinence; self-restraint; moral purity

Where it’s used: Used Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora

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Meaning · English

(adjective) abstinent; chaste; morally pure

What does “chay tịnh” mean?

(noun) abstinence; self-restraint; moral purity

Is “chay tịnh” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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