Definition

Noun: - A happy occasion; a joyous event: "Hỉ nự" refers to a specific instance of happiness, often a celebration or a fortunate happening that brings joy. It is a compound word formed from "hỉ" (joy, happiness) and "nự" (a colloquial, affectionate suffix that adds a sense of endearment or specificity to the event).

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Gia đình tôi đang chuẩn bị cho một hỉ nự lớn vào cuối tuần này. (My family is preparing for a big happy occasion this weekend.)
  • Đám cưới của họ thật sự là một hỉ nự đáng nhớ. (Their wedding was truly a memorable joyous event.)

Advanced Usage

• This word is often used in conversational, familial, or community contexts to refer to personal celebrations like weddings, birthdays, or family reunions. It carries a warm, affectionate tone.

Variants and Related Words

• Hỉ (n): Joy, happiness. A more general and standalone term for happiness.
• Hỉ sự (n): A happy event; a synonym that is slightly more formal than "hỉ nự".

Synonyms

• Sự kiện vui vẻ: Happy event.
• Dịp vui: Joyous occasion.
• Lễ cưới (specifically for weddings): Wedding.

Notes on Meaning

• "Hỉ nự" is a distinctly Northern Vietnamese colloquialism. It is less commonly used in formal writing or in Southern Vietnamese dialects.
• The word emphasizes the affectionate, intimate feeling associated with the happy event, not just the event itself.

noun

1. happy occasion