yến
[ʔiən˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) a swift (bird)
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
yến sàoedible swift nest
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 ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(noun) synonym of én (“swallow”) (bird)
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(noun) a banquet
Sense 4
Meaning · English
(noun) a unit of weight, equal to 10 kilograms
Common questions
What does “yến” mean?
(noun) a swift (bird)
Is “yến” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.