ăn thề
[ʔan˧˧ tʰe˨˩]
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Sense 1
Meaning · English
(verb) to take a solemn oath (often involving a ritual to seal a pact)
Register: formal
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Ba người họ đã kết nghĩa và ăn thề dưới gốc đào.The three of them became sworn brothers and took a solemn oath under the peach tree.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sources & notes
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Sense 2
Meaning · English
(verb) to swear allegiance or loyalty to a cause or a group
Register: formal
Common questions
What does “ăn thề” mean?
(verb) to take a solemn oath (often involving a ritual to seal a pact)
Is “ăn thề” formal or informal?
ăn thề is generally formal.