quý tử
[kwi˧˦ tɨ˧˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) a son with noble qualities
Register: informal
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Hai ông bà Dursley có một cậu quý tử tên là Dudley, mà theo ý họ thì không thể có đứa bé nào trên đời này ngoan hơn được nữa.The Dursleys had a small son called Dudley and in their opinion there was no finer boy anywhere.
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Sources & notes
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Sense 2
Meaning · English
(noun) a mama's boy
Register: informal
Common questions
What does “quý tử” mean?
(noun) a son with noble qualities
Is “quý tử” formal or informal?
quý tử is generally informal.