lên ngôi
[len˧˧ ŋoj˧˧]
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Meaning · English
(verb) to ascend to the throne
Verb
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Chiêu Thánh Công chúa lên ngôi năm 1224 gọi là Lý Chiêu Hoàng, trở thành nữ hoàng duy nhất trong lịch sử Việt Nam.Princess Chiêu Thánh ascended to the throne in 1224, called Lý Chiêu Hoàng, she is the only female emperor in Vietnam.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sources & notes
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Common questions
What does “lên ngôi” mean?
(verb) to ascend to the throne
Is “lên ngôi” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.