nguyên thuỷ
[ŋwiən˧˧ tʰwi˧˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(adjective) primordial
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Nguyên Thuỷ Thiên Tônthe Primordial Heavenly Lord
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sources & notes
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Sense 2
Meaning · English
(adjective) primitive
Examples
người nguyên thuỷprimitive humans
chế độ/chủ nghĩa cộng sản nguyên thuỷprimitive communism
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “nguyên thuỷ” mean?
(adjective) primordial
Is “nguyên thuỷ” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.