thành hôn
Definition
- Verb:
- To get married: To formally and officially become husband and wife, typically through a recognized ceremony or ritual. This term emphasizes the completion of the marital union.
Usage Examples
- Verb:
- Hai người đã thành hôn vào mùa thu năm ngoái. (The two got married last autumn.)
- Lễ thành hôn của họ được tổ chức rất trang trọng. (Their wedding ceremony was held very formally.)
- Sau khi thành hôn, họ sẽ chung sống tại Hà Nội. (After getting married, they will live together in Hanoi.)
Advanced Usage
- The term "thành hôn" is considered formal and is often used in written contexts, official announcements, or traditional ceremonies. It conveys a sense of solemnity and completion of the marital bond.
Variants and Related Words
Kết hôn (v): to marry, to wed. This is a more common and general synonym for getting married.
- Họ dự định kết hôn vào năm sau. (They plan to marry next year.)
Lễ thành hôn (n): wedding ceremony.
- Lễ thành hôn sẽ bắt đầu lúc 10 giờ sáng. (The wedding ceremony will begin at 10 a.m.)
Synonyms
- To marry: To enter into the legal or formal state of marriage.
- To wed: To take as a spouse in marriage.
Related Idioms
- Thành gia lập thất: This idiom means to get married and establish a family. While not containing "thành hôn" directly, it is a related traditional phrase about marriage.
- Sau khi tốt nghiệp, anh ấy muốn thành gia lập thất. (After graduation, he wants to get married and settle down.)
verb
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to get married
