nha dịch
[ɲaː˧˧ zïk̟̚˧˨ʔ]
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Meaning · English
(noun) bailiff in a yamen
Noun
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Qua khoảng nửa giờ, bên ngoài chợt có tiếng người huyên náo, hơn mười tên nha dịch cầm thương sắt đơn đao sấn vào hậu viện rung lục lạc leng keng quát tháo ầm ĩ:[…]After about half an hour there was suddenly some tumult outside; a dozen bailiffs wielding spears and backswords rushed into the rear courtyard with a lot of noise and shouting, […]
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Sources & notes
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Common questions
What does “nha dịch” mean?
(noun) bailiff in a yamen
Is “nha dịch” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.