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tam tòng

Pronunciation Northern /taːm˧˧ ta̤wŋ˨˩/ Central /taːm˧˥ tawŋ˧˧/ Southern /taːm˧˧ tawŋ˨˩/
three obediences
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three obediences
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three obediences Culture & Proper NounsTheme

The traditional ethical code requiring women to obey their father, their husband, and eventually their son.

vi Tam tòng và tứ đức là những chuẩn mực cũ đối với phụ nữ.

en The three obediences and four virtues are old standards for women.

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tam 三 tòng 從
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