tiền bối
[tiən˨˩ ʔɓoj˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) the older generations, especially as considered as wise or pioneering in thought, philosophy or ways of life
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
những người đi trước, đặc biệt là những người được coi là khôn ngoan
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Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
các bậc tiền bốithe wise older generations
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
(noun) an upperclassman; a senpai
Common questions
What does “tiền bối” mean?
(noun) the older generations, especially as considered as wise or pioneering in thought, philosophy or ways of life
Is “tiền bối” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.