thánh nhân
[tʰajŋ̟˧˦ ɲən˧˧]
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Meaning · English
(noun) sage
NounRegister: formal
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
đức thánh nhânthe sage
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sources & notes
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Common questions
What does “thánh nhân” mean?
(noun) sage
Is “thánh nhân” formal or informal?
thánh nhân is generally formal.