khánh thành
[xajŋ̟˧˦ tʰajŋ̟˨˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(verb) to inaugurate (to introduce a building, monument, fountain, etc. into public use by formal ceremony)
Verb
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
cắt băng khánh thànhto cut a ribbon to inaugurate
Ông Kim Seung-youn - Chủ tịch Tập đoàn Hanwha (Hanwha Group) sẽ thăm Việt Nam để dự lễ khánh thành nhà máy sản xuất động cơ máy bay do công ty Hanwha Aerospace Co.,^([sic]) xây dựng.
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 ↗
Common questions
What does “khánh thành” mean?
(verb) to inaugurate (to introduce a building, monument, fountain, etc. into public use by formal ceremony)
Is “khánh thành” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.