quan hệ

[kwaːn˧˧ he˧˨ʔ]

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

Sense 1

Meaning · English

(noun) a relation or relationship

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

mối quan hệ

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

Examples

quan hệ vợ chồngmarriage
quan hệ tình dụca sexual relationship

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 ↗

Sense 2

Meaning · English

(verb) clipping of quan hệ tình dục (“to have sex”)

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

quan hệ tình dục

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Common questions

What does “quan hệ” mean?

(noun) a relation or relationship

Is “quan hệ” formal or informal?

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