Definition

1. Noun (rare/literary):
   • Loyalty; constancy; faithful devotion: A deep and unwavering sense of moral commitment, duty, and fidelity within a relationship. It is a phonetic variant of the more common word "nghĩa" (meaning righteousness, duty, obligation).

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Ăn ở với nhau có nghì. (To live/behave with constancy toward one another.)
  • Làm người phải có nhân có nghì. (To be a proper person, one must have humanity and loyalty.)

Advanced Usage

• This term is considered rare and is primarily used in classical or literary contexts, proverbs, and fixed expressions to convey a sense of ancient virtue and steadfastness.

Variants and Related Words

• Nghĩa (n): The standard and far more common form, meaning "righteousness," "duty," "meaning," or "obligation." "Nghì" is a phonetic alteration of this word.
• Tình nghĩa (n): Affection and duty; deep sentimental bond and obligation.
• Thủy chung (n): Fidelity and constancy, especially in love.

Synonyms

• Loyalty: Steadfast allegiance.
• Fidelity: Faithfulness to obligations or vows.
• Constancy: The quality of being unchanging and dependable, especially in affection.

Related Idioms

• Có nhân có nghì: To possess both humanity and loyalty; to be a virtuous and faithful person.
• Ăn ở có nghì: To conduct oneself with loyalty and constancy in a relationship.

1. (ít dùng) Loyalty, constancy
   • Ăn ở với nhau có nghì
     To behave with constancy with one another