tôn xưng

[ton˧˧ sɨŋ˧˧]

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Meaning · English

(verb) to address (someone) respectfully; to call by a respected name

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

xưng hô với sự tôn trọng

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Verb

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

Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗

Common questions

What does “tôn xưng” mean?

(verb) to address (someone) respectfully; to call by a respected name

Is “tôn xưng” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.