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chinh phụ

[t͡ɕïŋ˧˧ fu˧˨ʔ] 🎙 Say it

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Meaning · English

(noun) a soldier's wife

NounRegister: formal

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

Chinh phụ ngâmLament of the Solder's Wife (a poem)

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Common questions

What does “chinh phụ” mean?

(noun) a soldier's wife

Is “chinh phụ” formal or informal?

chinh phụ is generally formal.

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