nghĩa đệ
[ŋiə˦ˀ˥ ʔɗe˧˨ʔ]
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Meaning · English
(noun) sworn younger brother, younger blood brother (unrelated male younger than oneself one has a strong relationship with)
NounRegister: formal
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Quách Khiếu Thiên thấy sắc mặt nghĩa đệ đột nhiên đỏ bừng, biết y thua thiệt,[…]Guō Xiàotiān say his blood brother's face suddenly turn red and knew he was at a disadvantage, […]
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Sources & notes
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Common questions
What does “nghĩa đệ” mean?
(noun) sworn younger brother, younger blood brother (unrelated male younger than oneself one has a strong relationship with)
Is “nghĩa đệ” formal or informal?
nghĩa đệ is generally formal.