Tiếng Việt · Word Attested

biện minh

[ʔɓiən˧˨ʔ mïŋ˧˧] 🎙 Say it

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Meaning · English

(verb) to make an excuse, to try to justify one's misconduct

Verb

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

Đừng có mà gân cổ biện minh.Don't try to make any excuse [for yourself].

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Common questions

What does “biện minh” mean?

(verb) to make an excuse, to try to justify one's misconduct

Is “biện minh” formal or informal?

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

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