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kết nghĩa

Pronunciation Northern /ket˧˥ ŋiʔiə˧˥/ Central /kḛt˩˧ ŋiə˧˩˨/ Southern /kəːt˧˥ ŋiə˨˩˦/
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become sworn siblings
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become sworn siblings
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Meaning
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Verb

Sense 1 Verb
become sworn siblings Properties & StatesTheme

To form a deep, formal bond of friendship or brotherhood with someone.

vi Hai người họ đã kết nghĩa anh em.

en The two of them have become sworn brothers.

Adjective

Sense 2 Adjective
sworn; amicable

Characterized by a formal and friendly relationship based on mutual trust.

vi Họ có một mối quan hệ kết nghĩa.

en They have a sworn alliance.

Parts
kết / nghĩa / 結義
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Chinese characters Source-aligned
Representative candidate
結義
Candidates by syllable
kết 結 nghĩa 義
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kết quả / kết thúc / kết tinh / kết hôn …
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