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.

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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 “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.