Tiếng Việt · Word Attested

tuẫn tiết

[twən˦ˀ˥ tiət̚˧˦]

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Meaning · English

(verb) to kill oneself for something grand, such as a principle, a virtue, an ideal, etc.

VerbRegister: formal

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

Hai Bà Trưng tuẫn tiết.The Trưng sisters committed virtuous suicide.

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Common questions

What does “tuẫn tiết” mean?

(verb) to kill oneself for something grand, such as a principle, a virtue, an ideal, etc.

Is “tuẫn tiết” formal or informal?

tuẫn tiết is generally formal.

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