nghĩa nữ

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • Adopted daughter: A female child who is legally and socially recognized as one's daughter through adoption, but is not biologically related.
    • Foster daughter: In some contexts, can refer to a girl raised and cared for as one's own daughter, though the legal relationship may differ from formal adoption.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • Cô ấy là nghĩa nữ của một gia đình giàu có. (She is the adopted daughter of a wealthy family.)
    • Họ yêu thương đứa con nghĩa nữ như con ruột. (They love their foster daughter as their own biological child.)
Advanced Usage
  • The term "nghĩa nữ" emphasizes the bond of affection and moral duty () rather than just the legal aspect. It is often used in more formal, literary, or traditional contexts.
Variants and Related Words

  • Con nuôi (n): A general term for an adopted child (male or female).

    • Họ nhận một bé trai làm con nuôi. (They adopted a boy as their child.)

  • Con gái nuôi (n): A more common, direct synonym for "nghĩa nữ," meaning "adopted/foster daughter."

    • Con gái nuôi của họ rất hiếu thảo. (Their foster daughter is very filial.)
Synonyms
  • Adopted daughter: Legally taken as one's own daughter.
  • Foster daughter: A girl raised and cared for in one's family.
Related Concepts
  • Nghĩa tử / Nghĩa nam: Refers to an adopted son, forming a pair with "nghĩa nữ."
  • Nghĩa phụ / Nghĩa mẫu: Refers to an adoptive father or mother.