bà phước
[ʔɓaː˨˩ fɨək̚˧˦]
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Meaning · English
(noun) nun
Noun
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Bé cưng, đừng sợ. Papa nghĩ mấy bà phước trong trường không tệ đâu.Sweetheart, don't be scared. I think the nuns at school aren't bad at all.
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Sources & notes
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Common questions
What does “bà phước” mean?
(noun) nun
Is “bà phước” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.