niên hiệu
[niən˧˧ hiəw˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(noun) an era name
Noun
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Nguyễn Ánh lấy niên hiệu là Gia Long.Nguyễn Ánh started the Gia Long era.
Sau khi Nhật hoàng Akihito thoái vị, Thái tử Naruhito lên ngôi và lấy niên hiệu là Reiwa.After Emperor Akihito abdicated, Crown Prince Naruhito ascended the throne and started the Reiwa era.
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 “niên hiệu” mean?
(noun) an era name
Is “niên hiệu” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.