tiện
[tiən˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(adjective) convenient; expedient; simple and easy
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(adverb) while you're at it
Examples
Tiện mua giùm tao hộp thuốc luôn nha.Buy me a pack of cigarettes while you're at it.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(verb) to lathe; to carve or grind by rotating; to shape by turning
Common questions
What does “tiện” mean?
(adjective) convenient; expedient; simple and easy
Is “tiện” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.