YiWords
Same spelling：kiêm
Meaning
- a long-bladed weapon used in ancient or modern times for fighting, ceremonies, etc.
Common Collocations
kiếm sắt
iron sword
vung kiếm
wield a sword
Examples
Anh ấy sử dụng kiếm rất giỏi.
He is skilled in swordsmanship.
Kiếm này rất sắc bén.
This sword is very sharp.
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FAQ
How do you say "sword" in Vietnamese?
"sword" in Vietnamese is kiếm.
What does kiếm mean in English?
kiếm means "sword" (noun). a long-bladed weapon used in ancient or modern times for fighting, ceremonies, etc..
How is kiếm pronounced?
kiếm has 1 syllables: kiếm: sắc (high rising). You can also listen to it on this page in both Northern and Southern accents.
How common is kiếm in Vietnamese?
kiếm is among the 500 most-used Vietnamese words, CEFR level B1.
How is kiếm used in a sentence?
For example: Anh ấy sử dụng kiếm rất giỏi. (He is skilled in swordsmanship.); Kiếm này rất sắc bén. (This sword is very sharp.).
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