vãn duyên

Một người đàn ông trung niên và một người phụ nữ trung niên cùng nhau cắt bánh cưới trong một buổi lễ vãn duyên.

Definition

1. Noun (Archaic):
   • A late marriage: Refers specifically to a marriage that occurs at a relatively advanced age, beyond the typical or expected time in one's life.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Trong xã hội xưa, "vãn duyên" thường là chuyện hiếm. (In ancient society, a "late marriage" was often a rare occurrence.)
  • Câu chuyện kể về một mối "vãn duyên" đầy cảm động. (The story tells of a deeply moving "late marriage.")

Advanced Usage

• The term "vãn duyên" is primarily found in classical literature, historical texts, or poetic contexts. It carries a formal and somewhat literary nuance.

Word Origin and Notes

• Origin: A compound Sino-Vietnamese word. "Vãn" (晚) means "late," and "duyên" (緣) means "fate" or "matrimonial bond." Thus, it literally translates to "late matrimonial fate."
• Status: This word is considered archaic in modern Vietnamese and is rarely used in everyday conversation.

Synonyms

• Late marriage: The direct English equivalent.
• Marriage late in life: A descriptive phrase with the same meaning.