hiểu biết
[hiəw˧˩ ʔɓiət̚˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(verb) to fully understand; to know clearly; to be knowledgeable; to be learned
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(noun) knowledge; understanding
Examples
có hiểu biết sâu rộng về hàng hảito have deep knowledge about navigation
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “hiểu biết” mean?
(verb) to fully understand; to know clearly; to be knowledgeable; to be learned
Is “hiểu biết” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.