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húy

Pronunciation Northern /hwi˧˥/ Central /hwḭ˩˧/ Southern /hwi˧˥/
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taboo name
Noun
taboo name
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Meaning
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taboo name

The traditional spelling of the word huý, which refers to names that are considered taboo.

vi Trong quá khứ, mọi người phải tránh gọi tên húy của nhà vua.

en In the past, people had to avoid using the king's taboo name.

Similar
huý / hủy / huỷ / húy kỵ …
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Easily confused

Same spelling, different tone
Starts with this word

húy kỵ/húy nhật

Use
tên húy / kị húy / kỵ húy / phạm húy
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Words containing this

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Common expressions

tên húy húy kỵ kị húy
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