biếm
[ʔɓiəm˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(verb) to demote; to downgrade; to declass
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Từ công chúa bị biếm thành nô tàiFrom a princess, demoted to a servant
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) to vilify; to ridicule; to condemn
Common questions
What does “biếm” mean?
(verb) to demote; to downgrade; to declass
Is “biếm” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.