Tiếng Việt · Word Historical

trúc mai

[t͡ɕʊwk͡p̚˧˦ maːj˧˧] 🎙 Say it

Preserved but no longer current.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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Common questions

What does “trúc mai” mean?

(noun) an intimate bond

Is “trúc mai” formal or informal?

trúc mai is generally formal.

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