biệt kích
[ʔɓiət̚˧˨ʔ kïk̟̚˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) a commando; special forces operative; elite soldier
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Khi tàu chiến Mỹ và Oman tiếp cận, những biệt kích Iran lên một số tàu và rời đi.When the American and Omani battleships approached, the Iranian commandos boarded a number of ships and left.
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) special forces; special operations
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(verb) to ambush; to surprise attack; to bushwhack
Common questions
What does “biệt kích” mean?
(noun) a commando; special forces operative; elite soldier
Is “biệt kích” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.