biểu kiến
[ʔɓiəw˧˩ kiən˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(adjective) apparent
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
trọng lượng biểu kiếnapparent weight
cấp sao biểu kiếnapparent visual magnitude
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sources & notes
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Sense 2
Meaning · English
(adjective) superficial
Examples
chuyển động biểu kiến của Mặt Trờithe superficial orbit of the Sun (as observed from the Earth's plane)
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “biểu kiến” mean?
(adjective) apparent
Is “biểu kiến” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.