động phòng
[ʔɗəwŋ͡m˧˨ʔ fawŋ͡m˨˩]
Preserved but no longer current.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) bridal chamber; nuptial chamber
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(verb) to consummate
Examples
đêm động phòngwedding night (on which consummation happens)
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “động phòng” mean?
(noun) bridal chamber; nuptial chamber
Is “động phòng” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.