gièm pha
[zɛm˨˩ faː˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(verb) to disparage; to denigrate; to backbite
Verb
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
kẻ gièm phaa backbiter; a scandalmonger
Vì nghe những lời gièm pha, tình yêu của đôi trai gái không còn thắm thiết như xưa nữa.Because of (hearing) insults and slander, the love of the couple is no longer as strong as it used to be.
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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 “gièm pha” mean?
(verb) to disparage; to denigrate; to backbite
Is “gièm pha” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.