ngụy

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

Meaning · English

(adjective) Traditional tone placement spelling of nguỵ.

Adjective

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

Examples

Hồ Chí Minh (2011) [1969], “Thư Chúc Mừng Năm Mới”, in Hồ Chí Minh – Toàn Tập, volume 15, pages 531 - 533; English translation from "President Hồ Chí Minh's New Year Message" (Spring 1969), quoted in Leighton Thomas (19 August 2021), “The Inmates of Hanoi’s Hoa Lo Prison.”, in Leighton Travels Vì độ

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-31)

Sources & notes

Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗

Common questions

What does “ngụy” mean?

(adjective) Traditional tone placement spelling of nguỵ.

Is “ngụy” formal or informal?

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