kiêm
[kiəm˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(conjunction) Used to join the names of multiple positions or jobs of the same person; and.
Conjunction
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
viện trưởng kiêm tổng biên tập tạp chípresident and editor-in-chief of a magazine
đạo diễn kiêm diễn viêndirector–actor
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 ↗
Common questions
What does “kiêm” mean?
(conjunction) Used to join the names of multiple positions or jobs of the same person; and.
Is “kiêm” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.