tiêu biểu
[tiəw˧˧ ʔɓiəw˧˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(verb) to symbolise; to represent; to typify
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(adjective) typical; characteristic
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(adjective) exemplary
Examples
nhân viên tiêu biểu thángemployee of the month
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “tiêu biểu” mean?
(verb) to symbolise; to represent; to typify
Is “tiêu biểu” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.