kiêu bạc
[kiəw˧˧ ʔɓaːk̚˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
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.
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 “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.