Tiếng Việt · Word Attested

biến cố

[ʔɓiən˧˦ ko˧˦]

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

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

(noun) major event; happening; upheaval

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

sự kiện quan trọng; biến động

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Noun

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

Biến cố Phật giáoBuddhist crisis

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Sources & notes

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Common questions

What does “biến cố” mean?

(noun) major event; happening; upheaval

Is “biến cố” formal or informal?

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