tiền nhiệm
[tiən˨˩ ɲiəm˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(adjective) previous; prior
Adjective
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
người tiền nhiệmpredecessor
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 ↗
Common questions
What does “tiền nhiệm” mean?
(adjective) previous; prior
Is “tiền nhiệm” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.