Tiếng Việt · Word Attested

trinh thám

[t͡ɕïŋ˧˧ tʰaːm˧˦]

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

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Meaning · English

(noun) mystery fiction

Where it’s used: Used Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora

Sources & notes

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Meaning · English

(noun) scouting or reconnaissance

máy bay trinh tháma reconnaissance aircraft

Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)

What does “trinh thám” mean?

(noun) mystery fiction

Is “trinh thám” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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