lên tiếng
[len˧˧ tiəŋ˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(verb) to raise one's voice; to speak up
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
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Sense 2
Meaning · English
(verb) to speak out; to voice (an opinion)
Equivalents & related
Near equivalent
raise one's voice
speak louder, usually in anger or emphasis
English
Near equivalent
cất tiếng
(verb) to raise one's voice; lift one's voice
Tiếng Việt · via raise one's voice
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Common questions
What does “lên tiếng” mean?
(verb) to raise one's voice; to speak up
Is “lên tiếng” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.
What is the closest equivalent?
“raise one's voice” (English) — near equivalent.