biệt danh
[ʔɓiət̚˧˨ʔ zajŋ̟˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(noun) an affectionate or amusing nickname or moniker
Noun
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
đặt biệt danh choto give a nickname to
Chẳng thế mà từ lâu, người ta đã trừu mến gọi Đà Lạt với cái tên "thành phố ngàn hoa" hay nhiều biệt danh khác như "thành phố mù sương", "thành phố ngàn thông", "xứ sở tình yêu"…It's no wonder that since a long time ago, people have affectionately dubbed Dalat the "city of blooms," or with many other nicknames like the "misty city," the "city of conifers," the "land of love," etc.
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Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Common questions
What does “biệt danh” mean?
(noun) an affectionate or amusing nickname or moniker
Is “biệt danh” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.