Tiếng Việt · Word Attested

hoà thượng

[hwaː˨˩ tʰɨəŋ˧˨ʔ] 🎙 Say it

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Meaning · English

(noun) a rank among monks

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

hạng bậc trong các nhà sư

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Noun

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

Chủ tịch nước Nguyễn Xuân Phúc viếng Đại lão Hòa thượng Thích Phổ TuệPresident Nguyễn Xuân Phúc Paid Tribute to Grand Elder Monk Thích Phổ Tuệ

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Common questions

What does “hoà thượng” mean?

(noun) a rank among monks

Is “hoà thượng” formal or informal?

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