Tiếng Việt · Word Attested

chỉ nam

[t͡ɕi˧˩ naːm˧˧]

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

(noun) a guide (book)

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

cẩm nang

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NounRegister: formal

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

Xe chỉ namThe Guiding Chariot

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Sources & notes

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Common questions

What does “chỉ nam” mean?

(noun) a guide (book)

Is “chỉ nam” formal or informal?

chỉ nam is generally formal.