khai trương

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Vietnamese

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Etymology

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Sino-Vietnamese word from 開張 (“grand opening”).

Pronunciation

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  • (Hà Nội) IPA(key): [xaːj˧˧ t͡ɕɨəŋ˧˧]
  • (Huế) IPA(key): [kʰaːj˧˧ ʈɨəŋ˧˧] ~ [xaːj˧˧ ʈɨəŋ˧˧]
  • (Saigon) IPA(key): [kʰaːj˧˧ ʈɨəŋ˧˧] ~ [xaːj˧˧ ʈɨəŋ˧˧]

Noun

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khai trương

  1. "grand opening"; great start; new beginning

Usage notes

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The phrase is often found on signage in Vietnamese stores, restaurants, or other establishments.

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