chủ hôn
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [t͡ɕu˧˩ hon˧˧]Huế [t͡ɕʊw˧˨ hoŋ˧˧]Saigon [cʊw˨˩˦ hoŋ˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
chủ hôn means a wedding host; marriage ceremony officiant.
Chinese characters: 主婚 (主 “host” + 婚 “wedding; to marry”)
Meanings of chủ hôn in English
Noun
- a wedding host; marriage ceremony officiant
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 主婚, composed of 主 (“host”) and 婚 (“wedding; to marry”).
Frequently asked questions
What does chủ hôn mean in English?
chủ hôn (noun) means "a wedding host; marriage ceremony officiant".
How do you pronounce chủ hôn?
IPA: Hanoi [t͡ɕu˧˩ hon˧˧]; Saigon [cʊw˨˩˦ hoŋ˧˧]. Tones: chủ — dipping tone (hỏi), hôn — level tone (ngang).
Is chủ hôn a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. chủ hôn is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 主婚.