Tiếng Việt · Word Attested

tam khôi

[taːm˧˧ xoj˧˧]

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

Meaning · English

(noun) the three highest winners in the imperial exam (or Confucian court exam)

Noun

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

Sources & notes

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Common questions

What does “tam khôi” mean?

(noun) the three highest winners in the imperial exam (or Confucian court exam)

Is “tam khôi” formal or informal?

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

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