nghĩa huynh
[ŋiə˦ˀ˥ hwïŋ̟˧˧]
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Meaning · English
(noun) sworn elder brother, elder blood brother (unrelated male older than oneself one has a strong relationship with)
NounRegister: formal
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
– Y là nghĩa huynh của ta, là dòng dõi của hảo hán Lương Sơn Bạc đầu lĩnh Trại^([sic]) Nhân Quách Quý^([sic]) Thịnh."He is my blood brother, of the lineage of the heroic Guō "Comparable to Rénguì" Shèng, guardian of Mount Liáng."
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Sources & notes
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Common questions
What does “nghĩa huynh” mean?
(noun) sworn elder brother, elder blood brother (unrelated male older than oneself one has a strong relationship with)
Is “nghĩa huynh” formal or informal?
nghĩa huynh is generally formal.