ăn hỏi
Learn more
After looking up a meaning, choose a textbook or practice activity to keep learning Vietnamese.
Learn letters and pronunciation from the beginning
Open the 10days courseA ten-day introductory course. Open the cover to start learning or continue where you left off.
Learn conversation through a story
Read about “Tết, the Third Time”A textbook that teaches conversation through a family story. It is being prepared; see its content and release status.
Practise words and sounds in short activities
Choose from the practice listChoose an activity for vocabulary, tones, listening and other skills.
Meaning
3 senses
▸
A traditional ceremony held to officially announce the betrothal and engagement between two families.
vi Gia đình họ vừa tổ chức lễ ăn hỏi vào tuần trước.
en Their family just held a betrothal ceremony last week.
The act of making a formal proposal of marriage to someone or seeking their hand.
vi Anh ấy dự định sẽ đến ăn hỏi cô ấy vào tháng sau.
en He plans to formally propose to her next month.
The act of visiting prospective in-laws to discuss and finalize arrangements for a future wedding.
vi Nhà trai sang nhà gái ăn hỏi để bàn chuyện cưới xin.
en The groom's family visited the prospective in-laws to discuss wedding arrangements.