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kiêu bạc

[kiəw˧˧ ʔɓaːk̚˧˨ʔ] 🎙 Say it

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Meaning · English

(adjective) prone to despise

Adjective

Where it’s used: Used Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora

Examples

[...] đó là do phong tục kiêu bạc, lòng người nham nhiểm, phòng ngừa đã khó, kiềm thúc không dễ.It was all due to vain customs and treacherous hearts — hard to guard against, harder still to restrain.

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Sources & notes

Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗

Topics: Gold & silver

Common questions

What does “kiêu bạc” mean?

(adjective) prone to despise

Is “kiêu bạc” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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