tảo hôn
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [taːw˧˩ hon˧˧]Huế [taːw˧˨ hoŋ˧˧]Saigon [taːw˨˩˦ hoŋ˧˧] browser voice
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tảo hôn means child marriage.
Chinese characters: 早婚 (早 “soon; early” + 婚 “to marry”)
Meanings of tảo hôn in English
Noun
- child marriage
- Tảo hôn là một hủ tục cần sớm bị loại bỏ.Child marriage is a degenerate practice that should be eliminated as soon as possible.
- marriage under the marriageable ages which are 18 for females and 20 for males, despite the age of majority of 18 for both genders
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 早婚, composed of 早 (“soon; early”) and 婚 (“to marry”).
Frequently asked questions
What does tảo hôn mean in English?
tảo hôn (noun) means "child marriage".
How do you pronounce tảo hôn?
IPA: Hanoi [taːw˧˩ hon˧˧]; Saigon [taːw˨˩˦ hoŋ˧˧]. Tones: tảo — dipping tone (hỏi), hôn — level tone (ngang).
Is tảo hôn a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. tảo hôn is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 早婚.