chứng kiến
[t͡ɕɨŋ˧˦ kiən˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(verb) to witness; to see
Register: formal
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
chứng kiến sự đổi thay của đất nướcto see the change of one's country
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
(verb) to grace with one's attendance
Register: formal
Common questions
What does “chứng kiến” mean?
(verb) to witness; to see
Is “chứng kiến” formal or informal?
chứng kiến is generally formal.