kim loại hiếm
[kim˧˧ lwaːj˧˨ʔ hiəm˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(noun) umbrella term for metals used in industry relatively recently
Noun
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Wolfram, uranium là những kim loại hiếm.Wolfram and uranium are "rare" metals.
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 “kim loại hiếm” mean?
(noun) umbrella term for metals used in industry relatively recently
Is “kim loại hiếm” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.