giỗ kị
[zo˦ˀ˥ ki˧˨ʔ]
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Meaning · English
(noun) an annual lunar deathday party; commemorative death anniversary ceremony
Noun
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Nhà tư gia ai có việc hiếu hỉ hoặc có việc giỗ kỵ muốn mời làng thì cũng sai đạc phu đi mời.When there is a marriage or a death anniversary, and the concerned family wants to invite their fellow villagers, they would send a bellman as messenger.
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Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Common questions
What does “giỗ kị” mean?
(noun) an annual lunar deathday party; commemorative death anniversary ceremony
Is “giỗ kị” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.