tôn quý
[ton˧˧ kwi˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(adjective) honorable, respectable
Adjective
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Vậy nên ai là người có thiên-tư hơi khá một tí, muốn chiếm được chút địa-vị tôn-quí trong xã-hội, thì chỉ có nghề đi học.Therefore, anyone who has even a bit of talent and wishes to attain a respectable position in society has only one way: studying.
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Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Common questions
What does “tôn quý” mean?
(adjective) honorable, respectable
Is “tôn quý” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.