A Chinese groom used Google Translate to prepare his wedding speech in Vietnamese. However, imperfect translation and pronunciation - especially when “I won’t disappoint you” was mistakenly rendered as “I won’t hit you” - sent the entire wedding hall into laughter.

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The bride also bursts into laughter at the speech by the Chinese groom. Screenshot from clip

The video capturing this unusual speech was filmed during a wedding ceremony held at noon on April 3 in the bride’s hometown in Quang Tri. The couple are groom Da Qiang (born 1995, Chinese nationality) and bride Le Hong Nhung (born 1998, from Tay Co Hien hamlet, Ninh Chau commune).

Before the groom began speaking, the bride proactively addressed both families and guests, asking for their understanding if her husband’s speech had shortcomings due to his limited Vietnamese.

Da Qiang started fairly smoothly with greetings and words of thanks. However, as he continued, pronunciation became increasingly difficult. He paused several times to think, even turning to his bride as if seeking help. These hesitant moments and imperfect pronunciation drew laughter from the audience, with both bride and groom joining in.

The bride also burst into laughter during the groom’s speech.

Despite the challenges - and despite the bride attempting to take the microphone at times - the groom insisted on completing his speech on his own. His persistence and sincerity added warmth and joy to the ceremony.

Hong Nhung shared that she did not expect her husband’s speech to attract such widespread attention on social media. Initially, she planned for him to speak in Chinese while she translated, but Da Qiang chose to speak Vietnamese directly to show his sincerity.

“He prepared the content himself and used Google Translate without asking me to review it beforehand, which led to humorous situations like ‘I won’t disappoint you’ becoming ‘I won’t hit you.’ But to me, it’s a very memorable moment,” she said.

According to Hong Nhung, the couple met in 2025 through a work connection. Over time, Da Qiang won her affection with his sincerity and persistence. As their relationship grew, they decided to get married.

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Their wedding photo.

At first, the bride’s family had concerns about her marrying a foreigner, worrying about distance and cultural differences. However, through multiple visits, Da Qiang showed a genuine willingness to integrate, making efforts to communicate in Vietnamese and creating many joyful moments that gradually reassured his in-laws.

After the video was shared, many social media users expressed delight at the groom’s “not yet fluent” but heartfelt speech. Numerous comments offered congratulations, noting that it was precisely his simplicity and sincerity that made the wedding so memorable.

According to their plans, after the wedding, Hong Nhung and her husband will return to Ho Chi Minh City to live and work. Da Qiang is currently involved in a solar energy project, while Hong Nhung works in business. The couple said they will continue to support each other and learn together as they adapt to married life.

Hai Sam