thủ tiết
[tʰu˧˩ tiət̚˧˦]
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Meaning · English
(adjective) remaining unmarried after husband or betrothed's death
AdjectiveRegister: formal
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
[…] mà mình vốn là quả phụ thủ tiết thì làm sao có thể đi chung với một người đàn ông như vậy?[…] but she was a widow dedicated to remaining unmarried, so how could she accompany such a man?
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Sources & notes
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Common questions
What does “thủ tiết” mean?
(adjective) remaining unmarried after husband or betrothed's death
Is “thủ tiết” formal or informal?
thủ tiết is generally formal.