yết kiến
[ʔiət̚˧˦ kiən˧˦]
Preserved but no longer current.
Meaning · English
(verb) to visit (a superior), to have an audience with
Verb
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Triết Biệt yết kiến tam vương tử xong lại tới bái tạ Bác Nhĩ Truật.After Jebe's audience with the third prince, he went to Bo'orchu and bowed in gratitude.
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 “yết kiến” mean?
(verb) to visit (a superior), to have an audience with
Is “yết kiến” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.