thiên chức
[tʰiən˧˧ t͡ɕɨk̚˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(noun) duty endowed by the Heavens
NounRegister: formal
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
- Mệt... nhưng mà vui, vui vì mình lãnh cái thiên chức tối cao, là soi đường dẫn bước cho dư luận, binh vực và bào chữa cho công lý."It's tiring... but very fulfilling, because I get to bear the utmost responsibility, that is, to help guide public opinion, and to stand for and stand by justice."
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sources & notes
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Common questions
What does “thiên chức” mean?
(noun) duty endowed by the Heavens
Is “thiên chức” formal or informal?
thiên chức is generally formal.