hữu nghị
[hiw˦ˀ˥ ŋi˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(adjective) friendly (of relationship, especially between countries)
Adjective
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Thế rồi với vài chai rượu Lúa Mới, các vị giáo sư Nga sẽ tặng ngay cho vị nghiên cứu sinh Việt Nam một tấm bằng mang nặng tình hữu nghị.Then, with a few bottles of Lúa Mới (New Paddy) alcohol, the Russian professors will immediately give the Vietnamese graduate student a diploma filled with friendship.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Common questions
What does “hữu nghị” mean?
(adjective) friendly (of relationship, especially between countries)
Is “hữu nghị” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.