người yêu dấu
[ŋɨəj˨˩ ʔiəw˧˧ zəw˧˦]word by word
In Vietnamese, 'my dear' is expressed as người yêu dấu.
người yêu dấu is a term of endearment used to address someone who is loved deeply. It is typically used in written contexts, such as poetry or romantic letters, to express deep affection.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
người yêu dấu is a highly poetic and formal way to say 'my dear', often found in literature, songs or letters rather than in casual daily speech. For a different context, Anh/chị/em thân mến can be translated as 'my dear' or 'my esteemed.'
Did you know?
- The word dấu in 'người yêu dấu' originally meant a 'trace' or 'footprint' in ancient Proto-Vietic.
- The term người yêu alone is the standard word for 'boyfriend' or 'girlfriend' regardless of gender.
- Using người yêu dấu in a coffee shop would likely result in confused looks, as it is strictly reserved for the high drama of songs and poems.
Examples in context
- Anh yêu, làm ơn giúp tôi một việc nhỏ.My dear, please help me with a small favor.
Example conversation
Chi and Minh are saying goodbye before work.
- ChiEm đi làm nhé, người yêu dấu.I'm going to work now, my dear.
- MinhChúc em một ngày tốt lành.Wish you a great day.
- ChiCảm ơn anh, Minh.Thank you, Minh.
- MinhHẹn gặp lại em buổi tối.See you this evening.
