Definition

1. Noun:
   • Best man: The primary male attendant to a groom at a wedding. His duties typically include supporting the groom, holding the wedding rings, and giving a speech at the reception.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Anh trai tôi sẽ làm phù rễ trong đám cưới của tôi. (My older brother will be the best man at my wedding.)
  • Phù rễ đang đứng cạnh chú rể. (The best man is standing next to the groom.)
  • Nhiệm vụ của phù rễ là phát biểu trong tiệc cưới. (The best man's duty is to give a speech at the wedding reception.)

Advanced Usage

• The role is part of the traditional wedding party, often involving specific rituals and responsibilities that vary by culture.

Variants and Related Words

• Phù dâu (n): Bridesmaid. The female attendant to a bride.
  • Cô ấy là phù dâu chính. (She is the maid of honor.)

Synonyms

• Groomsman: A male wedding attendant, though "best man" specifically denotes the chief groomsman.
• Attendant: A person who assists on a formal occasion.

Related Idioms

• : To stand stiffly and formally, like a best man during a ceremony.
  • Cậu ấy đứng im như phù rễ suốt buổi lễ. (He stood as still as a best man throughout the ceremony.)

noun

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