phản biện

[faːn˧˩ ʔɓiən˧˨ʔ]

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Sense 1

Meaning · English

(verb) to critically assess, especially in peer reviews

Where it’s used: Used Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora

Examples

người phản biện bài báothe referee of a paper

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

(verb) to counterargue, to refute an idea

Common questions

What does “phản biện” mean?

(verb) to critically assess, especially in peer reviews

Is “phản biện” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.