thánh giá
[tʰajŋ̟˧˦ zaː˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) alternative letter-case form of Thánh Giá (“the Holy Cross”)
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
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Sense 2
Meaning · English
(noun) a cross (any representation of the Crucifix, as in religious architecture, burial markers, jewelry, etc.)
Examples
đeo thánh giá trên ngựcto wear a (pectoral) cross around one's neck
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(noun) a cross (a difficult situation that must be endured)
Examples
vác thánh giá của mìnhto carry one's own cross
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “thánh giá” mean?
(noun) alternative letter-case form of Thánh Giá (“the Holy Cross”)
Is “thánh giá” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.