ba chỉ
[ʔɓaː˧˧ t͡ɕi˧˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(noun) pork belly
Noun
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Mẹ mua nửa cân ba chỉ về kho tàu.Mom bought half a kilo of pork belly for braising.
Editorial example (illustrative, not a corpus attestation)
Sources & notes
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Equivalents & related
Common questions
What does “ba chỉ” mean?
(noun) pork belly
Is “ba chỉ” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.
What is the closest equivalent?
“ba rọi” (Tiếng Việt) — same meaning · other region.