uyên áo
[ʔwiən˧˧ ʔaːw˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(adjective) profound and esoteric
Adjective
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
[…] một phần là hình-nhi-thượng-học tức là cái học thuộc về những lẽ vô hình, rất uyên-áo cao-viễn;[…][…] one part is metaphysics, that is the study concerning invisible principles, the very profound and esoteric, the lofty and distant; […]
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 “uyên áo” mean?
(adjective) profound and esoteric
Is “uyên áo” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.