liêm sỉ
[liəm˧˧ si˧˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(noun) being honest and upright in one's ways and having a sense of shame
NounRegister: formalConnotation: humorous
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Liêm sỉ gì tầm này.Shame is good as trash now that we're in shit this deep.
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 “liêm sỉ” mean?
(noun) being honest and upright in one's ways and having a sense of shame
Is “liêm sỉ” formal or informal?
liêm sỉ is generally formal; connotation: humorous.