hoà thượng
[hwaː˨˩ tʰɨəŋ˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(noun) a rank among monks
Noun
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
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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Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Common questions
What does “hoà thượng” mean?
(noun) a rank among monks
Is “hoà thượng” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.