hùng biện
[hʊwŋ͡m˨˩ ʔɓiən˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(adjective) eloquent, convincing
Adjective
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
thi hùng biệndebate contest
Duy có Mạnh Tử, ông nầy có tiếng là hùng biện, chính mình cũng xưng rằng tri ngôn, mà lại sai hơn Khổng Tử nhiều.Even Mencius, known for being eloquent and who claimed to be good at interpreting the words of others, made many more mistakes than Confucius.
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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 “hùng biện” mean?
(adjective) eloquent, convincing
Is “hùng biện” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.