thập giá
[tʰəp̚˧˨ʔ zaː˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(noun) clipping of thập tự giá (“a cross”) (wooden post with a perpendicular beam, used for crucifixion)
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Common questions
What does “thập giá” mean?
(noun) clipping of thập tự giá (“a cross”) (wooden post with a perpendicular beam, used for crucifixion)
Is “thập giá” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.