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.