ăn hoa hồng
[ʔan˧˧ hwaː˧˧ həwŋ͡m˨˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(verb) to receive or take a commission or brokerage fee from a transaction
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Người môi giới sẽ được ăn hoa hồng 2% trên tổng giá trị hợp đồng.The broker will receive a 2% commission on the total contract value.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(verb) to receive kickbacks or under-the-table payments
Common questions
What does “ăn hoa hồng” mean?
(verb) to receive or take a commission or brokerage fee from a transaction
Is “ăn hoa hồng” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.