giới nghiêm
[zəːj˧˦ ŋiəm˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(verb) to declare martial law
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
lệnh giới nghiêma declaration of martial law
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 impose a curfew
Examples
lệnh giới nghiêma curfew
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “giới nghiêm” mean?
(verb) to declare martial law
Is “giới nghiêm” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.