tình địch
[tïŋ˨˩ ʔɗïk̟̚˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(noun) a romantic rival; enemy lover; opponent in the affairs of love
Noun
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Tom là tình địch của anh ấy.Tom was his rival in love.
Tatoeba sentence #13965555 (CC BY 2.0 FR, tatoeba.org, retrieved 2026-07-31)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Common questions
What does “tình địch” mean?
(noun) a romantic rival; enemy lover; opponent in the affairs of love
Is “tình địch” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.