tiền nhân
[tiən˨˩ ɲən˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) forebears, forefathers
Register: formal
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
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Sense 2
Meaning · English
(noun) predecessors
Register: formal
Common questions
What does “tiền nhân” mean?
(noun) forebears, forefathers
Is “tiền nhân” formal or informal?
tiền nhân is generally formal.