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cầu hôn

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cầu hôn means to propose to.

Chinese characters: 求婚

Meanings of cầu hôn in English

Verb

  1. to propose to; to make an offer of marriage

Etymology

Sino-Vietnamese word from 求婚 (“to propose to; to make an offer of marriage”).

Frequently asked questions

What does cầu hôn mean in English?

cầu hôn (verb) means "to propose to".

How do you pronounce cầu hôn?

IPA: Hanoi [kəw˨˩ hon˧˧]; Saigon [kəw˨˩ hoŋ˧˧]. Tones: cầu — falling tone (huyền), hôn — level tone (ngang).

Is cầu hôn a Sino-Vietnamese word?

Yes. cầu hôn is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 求婚.

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