tình nghĩa
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [tïŋ˨˩ ŋiə˦ˀ˥]Huế [tɨn˦˩ ŋiə˧˨]Saigon [tɨn˨˩ ŋiə˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
tình nghĩa means camaraderie; fellowship; bonding based on mutual responsibility.
Chinese characters: 情義 (情 “affection” + 義 “morality; righteousness”)
Meanings of tình nghĩa in English
Noun
- camaraderie; fellowship; bonding based on mutual responsibility, goodwill, loyalty, and compassion
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 情義, composed of 情 (“affection”) and 義 (“morality; righteousness”).
Frequently asked questions
What does tình nghĩa mean in English?
tình nghĩa (noun) means "camaraderie; fellowship; bonding based on mutual responsibility".
How do you pronounce tình nghĩa?
IPA: Hanoi [tïŋ˨˩ ŋiə˦ˀ˥]; Saigon [tɨn˨˩ ŋiə˨˩˦]. Tones: tình — falling tone (huyền), nghĩa — creaky rising tone (ngã).
Is tình nghĩa a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. tình nghĩa is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 情義.