tình

[tïŋ˨˩]

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Sense 1

Meaning · English

(noun) the ability to feel affection or compassion

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

khả năng cảm nhận tình cảm hoặc lòng thương

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Register: formal

Where it’s used: Used Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora

Examples

tình ngườihumanity
tình mẹmother's love

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Sources & notes

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Sense 2

Meaning · English

(noun) romantic love

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

tình yêu lãng mạn

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Register: formal

Examples

tình yêulove

Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Sense 3

Meaning · English

(noun) a romantic relationship

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

mối quan hệ lãng mạn

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Register: formal

Common questions

What does “tình” mean?

(noun) the ability to feel affection or compassion

Is “tình” formal or informal?

tình is generally formal.