tiên nho
[tiən˧˧ ɲɔ˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(noun) Confucian scholar of previous times
Noun
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Vậy nếu trong sách này chúng tôi thường trích-lục những lời nguyên-văn của thánh hiền đã ghi chép trong các Kinh Truyện cùng những điều của tiên-nho lưu-truyền ở trong các sách vở,[…]If, in this book, we therefore often quote the original words of the sages recorded in the Classics as well as what Confucian scholars of ancient times passed down in their writings, […]
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Sources & notes
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Common questions
What does “tiên nho” mean?
(noun) Confucian scholar of previous times
Is “tiên nho” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.