chung thuỷ
[t͡ɕʊwŋ͡m˧˧ tʰwi˧˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(adjective) maritally faithful
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
người vợ chung thuỷa faithful wife
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sources & notes
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Sense 2
Meaning · English
(adverb) with marital fidelity
Examples
sống chung thuỷ một vợ một chồngto fully commit to a monogamous marriage
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “chung thuỷ” mean?
(adjective) maritally faithful
Is “chung thuỷ” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.