nghịch tử
[ŋïk̟̚˧˨ʔ tɨ˧˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(noun) unfilial child
Noun
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Thôi thì có một đứa nghịch tử giời cho mình thì cũng phải chịu thôi chứ sao.We can do nothing but put it up with our only child, even if he has not a whit of filial piety in him.
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Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Common questions
What does “nghịch tử” mean?
(noun) unfilial child
Is “nghịch tử” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.