đại đức
[ʔɗaːj˧˨ʔ ʔɗɨk̚˧˦]
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Meaning · English
(adjective) venerable (used, often capitalized, as an honorific before the names of Buddhist monks)
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
được kính trọng (dùng như một danh hiệu trước tên của các nhà sư Phật giáo)
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Adjective
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
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Common questions
What does “đại đức” mean?
(adjective) venerable (used, often capitalized, as an honorific before the names of Buddhist monks)
Is “đại đức” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.