trúc mai
[t͡ɕʊwk͡p̚˧˦ maːj˧˧]
Preserved but no longer current.
Meaning · English
(noun) an intimate bond
NounRegister: formal
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
𫫵猿鶴嗔方解俗
眷竹梅結伴知音Invited the monkey and the crane, to ask them how to detach myself from worldly matters,
Sought the bamboo and the plum, to make a friend who could share my thoughts.
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Sources & notes
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Common questions
What does “trúc mai” mean?
(noun) an intimate bond
Is “trúc mai” formal or informal?
trúc mai is generally formal.