tân hôn
nounadjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [tən˧˧ hon˧˧]Huế [təŋ˧˧ hoŋ˧˧]Saigon [təŋ˧˧ hoŋ˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
Chinese characters: 新婚 (新 “new” + 婚 “marriage”)
Meanings of tân hôn in English
Noun
- the period of time just after getting married
- đêm tân hônwedding night
Adjective
- newlywed
- cầu nguyện cho đôi tân hônto pray for the newlywed couple
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 新婚, composed of 新 (“new”) and 婚 (“marriage”).
Frequently asked questions
How do you pronounce tân hôn?
IPA: Hanoi [tən˧˧ hon˧˧]; Saigon [təŋ˧˧ hoŋ˧˧]. Tones: tân — level tone (ngang), hôn — level tone (ngang).
Is tân hôn a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. tân hôn is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 新婚.