kiềng
[kiəŋ˨˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) metal stand for cooking
Examples
kiềng ba chântrivet/tripod
Dù ai nói ngả nói nghiêng,
Lòng ta vẫn vững như kiềng ba chân.However they want to sway us,
Our belief stands strong as a trivet.
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
(noun) bamboo pad for placing hot pots on top
Where it’s used:
Used
Miền Trung · Central Vietnam
• Wiktionary labels this sense “Central”
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(noun) kind of round metal jewelry that can be a bracelet or a necklace
Common questions
What does “kiềng” mean?
(noun) metal stand for cooking
Is “kiềng” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.