Tiếng Việt · Word Attested

nam giao

[naːm˧˧ zaːw˧˧]

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

(noun) sacrifices to heaven offered by the emperor

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

nghi lễ cúng trời do hoàng đế thực hiện

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Noun

Where it’s used: Used Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora

lễ Nam Giaoceremony of sacrifices to heaven

đàn Nam GiaoEsplanade of Sacrifice to the Heaven and Earth

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Sources & notes

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Common questions

What does “nam giao” mean?

(noun) sacrifices to heaven offered by the emperor

Is “nam giao” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.