tội nghiệp
[toj˧˨ʔ ŋiəp̚˧˨ʔ]
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Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) sin
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
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Sense 2
Meaning · English
(adjective) poor; pathetic; pitiful
Examples
Tội nghiệp mày quá!Oh you poor thing!
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(verb) to pity; to feel sorry for
Examples
- Tao tội nghiệp ông Thi quá, mà tao cũng tội nghiệp mầy nữa."I pity Mr Thi so much, but I also pity you as well."
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “tội nghiệp” mean?
(noun) sin
Is “tội nghiệp” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.