trung nghĩa
[t͡ɕʊwŋ͡m˧˧ ŋiə˦ˀ˥]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(adjective) loyal, faithful
AdjectiveRegister: formal
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Khưu Xử Cơ ơi Khưu Xử Cơ, hai người bạn này là dòng dõi trung nghĩa, có lòng tốt mời ngươi uống rượu, ngươi lại làm họ bị liên lụy tan nhà nát cửa.Qiū Chǔjī! Qiū Chǔjī! These two friends were of loyal lineage and so goodhearted as to invite you to share rice wine; you had them involved in your troubles and caused the destruction of their possessions.
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Sources & notes
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Common questions
What does “trung nghĩa” mean?
(adjective) loyal, faithful
Is “trung nghĩa” formal or informal?
trung nghĩa is generally formal.