miên
[miən˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(adjective) of or pertaining to the Khmers
Connotation: offensive or derogatory to many
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Người Miên theo đạo Phật, không ai ăn thịt chó.The Khmers are Buddhist, which is why no-one eats dog meat.
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
(adjective) of or pertaining to the Southern Vietnam's Khmers (otherwise known as the Khmer Kroms), one of the 54 ethnic groups officially recognized in Vietnam
Connotation: offensive or derogatory to many
Common questions
What does “miên” mean?
(adjective) of or pertaining to the Khmers
Is “miên” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.