phù rể
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Definition
- Noun:
- Best man: A man who accompanies and assists the groom during a wedding ceremony and the related festivities.
- Groomsman: A male attendant to the groom in a wedding party. (Note: In Western contexts, the "best man" is the chief groomsman with specific duties, while "phù rể" can be a broader term for any male attendant).
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Anh ấy được chọn làm phù rể trong đám cưới của người bạn thân. (He was chosen to be the best man at his close friend's wedding.)
- Các phù rể mặc vest đen rất lịch sự. (The groomsmen wore very elegant black suits.)
- Nhiệm vụ của phù rể là hỗ trợ chú rể. (The duty of the best man is to assist the groom.)
Advanced Usage
- The term "phù rể" specifically refers to the male role. The equivalent female role is "phù dâu" (bridesmaid).
- In a traditional Vietnamese wedding, the "phù rể" often has ceremonial duties, such as participating in the procession and representing the groom's family.
Variants and Related Words
- Phù dâu (n): Bridesmaid. The female attendant to the bride.
- Chú rể (n): Groom. The man getting married.
- Đám cưới (n): Wedding. The marriage ceremony and celebration.
Synonyms
- Best man: The closest equivalent term in English for the primary "phù rể".
- Groomsman: A more general term for a male wedding attendant.
- Male attendant: A formal description of the role.
Related Phrases
- Làm phù rể: To act as a best man/groomsman.
- Anh ấy rất vinh dự khi được làm phù rể. (He was very honored to act as the best man.)
- Đội phù rể: The group of groomsmen.
- Đội phù rể gồm bốn người bạn thân của chú rể. (The group of groomsmen consists of four of the groom's close friends.)
Related Idioms
- While there are no direct idioms with "phù rể", its role is often humorously referenced in contexts about responsibility or support, similar to the English idiom "best man for the job," though this is a conceptual link, not a direct translation.
- Act as a best man, be a best man tọ