Tiếng Việt · Word Attested

kính yêu

[kïŋ˧˦ ʔiəw˧˧]

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

(adjective) respectfully dear or beloved

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

tôn trọng và yêu quý

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Adjective

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

Bác Hồ kính yêuour dear Uncle Ho

Mẹ kính yêu, Nay đã là năm năm kể từ khi con đi.Dear Mother, It is now five years since I left.

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 “kính yêu” mean?

(adjective) respectfully dear or beloved

Is “kính yêu” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.