Definition

Noun: - Bride: A woman on her wedding day or just before and after the marriage ceremony. This is the core and most common meaning, referring specifically to the female partner in a wedding.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Cô dâu trông thật lộng lẫy trong chiếc váy trắng. (The bride looks stunning in the white dress.)
  • Mọi người đều chúc phúc cho cô dâu và chú rể. (Everyone gave their blessings to the bride and groom.)
  • Cô dâu và chú rể cắt bánh cưới. (The bride and groom cut the wedding cake.)

Advanced Usage

• The term can be used more broadly to refer to a newly married woman, not only on the wedding day itself.
  • Cô dâu mới vẫn còn ngại ngùng. (The new bride is still shy.)

Variants and Related Words

• Cô dâu nhí (n): A child bride; often used for a young girl dressed as a bride in a performance or playful context.

  • Bé gái đóng vai cô dâu nhí trong vở kịch. (The little girl played the role of a child bride in the play.)

• Cô dâu chú rể (n phrase): The bridal couple; the bride and groom together.

  • Ảnh cưới chụp cô dâu chú rể rất đẹp. (The wedding photo of the bridal couple is very beautiful.)

Synonyms

• Bride: The primary and direct synonym.
• Newlywed: Refers to a recently married person (can be used for any gender, but context specifies the woman).

Related Idioms and Cultural Notes

• Đẹp như cô dâu: (As beautiful as a bride) A common compliment meaning someone looks exceptionally beautiful, often used for women dressed up elegantly.

  • Hôm nay chị ấy đẹp như cô dâu. (Today she is as beautiful as a bride.)

• In Vietnamese culture, the cô dâu is a central figure in wedding rituals, which often involve specific ceremonies to honor both families.

noun

1. Bride