hội
[hoj˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) a festival
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
hội hèa summer festival
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sources & notes
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Sense 2
Meaning · English
(noun) an assembly, union or confederation
Examples
Hội Liên hiệp Phụ nữ Việt NamVietnam Women’s Union
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(noun) cycle of sixty years
Common questions
What does “hội” mean?
(noun) a festival
Is “hội” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.