truyền miệng
[t͡ɕwiən˨˩ miəŋ˧˨ʔ]
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Meaning · English
(verb) to be passed down orally; by word of mouth
Verb
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
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Equivalents & related
Near equivalent
word of mouth
Information or recommendation spread by people talking to each other
English
Near equivalent
truyền khẩu
(verb) to be passed down orally; by word of mouth
Tiếng Việt · via word of mouth
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Common questions
What does “truyền miệng” mean?
(verb) to be passed down orally; by word of mouth
Is “truyền miệng” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.
What is the closest equivalent?
“word of mouth” (English) — near equivalent.