tiến bộ
[tiən˧˦ ʔɓo˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(adjective) progressing; making progress
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Học tập ngày càng tiến bộ.They're making progress in study.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sources & notes
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Sense 2
Meaning · English
(adjective) progressive
Examples
tư tưởng tiến bộprogressive ideology
Cách mạng tức là giai cấp tiến bộ đánh đổ giai cấp phản tiến bộ.Revolution means progressive classes overthrowing antiprogressive classes.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “tiến bộ” mean?
(adjective) progressing; making progress
Is “tiến bộ” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.