tên tục

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Vietnamese

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Etymology

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tên (name) +‎ tục (vulgar). In ancient times, people would give their newborns insulting names to avoid drawing the jealousy of evil spirits.

Pronunciation

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Noun

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tên tục

  1. home name, child's nickname used when still little or for use in the household
    Synonym: tên cúng cơm (proscribed)