Tiếng Việt · Word Attested

tiền bối

[tiən˨˩ ʔɓoj˧˦] 🎙 Say it

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Both English Tiếng Việt

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

các bậc tiền bốithe wise older generations

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

(noun) an upperclassman; a senpai

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

học sinh năm trên

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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.

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