biển

[ʔɓiən˧˩]

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

Sense 1

Meaning · English

(noun) sea; ocean

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

biển

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

Examples

bờ biểnseashore
Biển hôm nay êm, không có nhiều sóng.The sea is calm today, with not many waves.

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

(noun) sea (of people, flames)

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

biển người, ngọn lửa

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Sense 3

Meaning · English

(noun) sign; signboard; placard; title tablet

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

dấu hiệu, bảng hiệu, biển chỉ

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Examples

biển hiệua store/shop sign
biển báo (giao thông)a traffic sign

Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Common questions

What does “biển” mean?

(noun) sea; ocean

Is “biển” formal or informal?

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