Definition

1. Verb:
   • To announce publicly; to make known: The primary meaning of "biêu" is to present or declare something openly so that many people become aware of it. It often implies a formal or public declaration.
   • To denounce; to expose: In a more specific context, "biêu" can mean to publicly accuse or expose someone's wrongdoings or faults.

Usage Examples

• Verb:
  • Họ biêu tên những người vi phạm. (They publicly named the violators.)
  • Sự việc đã bị biêu ra trước toàn thể nhân dân. (The matter was exposed before all the people.)

Advanced Usage

• This verb is considered formal and is not commonly used in everyday modern conversation. It is more likely found in historical, legal, or formal documentary contexts.

Variants and Related Words

• Công biêu (v): To publicly announce or proclaim.
  • Lệnh của vua được công biêu khắp nơi. (The king's order was publicly proclaimed everywhere.)

Synonyms

• Công bố: to announce, to proclaim.
• Tố cáo: to denounce, to accuse.
• Phơi bày: to expose, to reveal.

Related Idioms

• Biêu danh tính: To publicly announce someone's name (often in a negative context).
  • Không nên biêu danh tính của họ như vậy. (Their names should not be announced publicly like that.)