khẳng khái
[xaŋ˧˩ xaːj˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(adjective) chivalrous
Adjective
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Có một thanh niên tên Xích Lão Ôn không sợ nguy hiểm, khẳng khái giữ y lại, đập vỡ cái gông của y vứt vào đống lửa đốt rụi, cho y lên một chiếc xe chở lông dê.There was a youth by the name of Chilaun who was unafraid of danger and chivalrously stopped him, shattered his cangue, threw it into the fire to burn it, and let him onto a cart with goatskins.
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 “khẳng khái” mean?
(adjective) chivalrous
Is “khẳng khái” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.