bạc

[ʔɓaːk̚˧˨ʔ]

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Sense 1

Meaning · English

(noun) silver

Register: informal

Where it’s used: Used Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes

Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗

Sense 2

Meaning · English

(noun) money

Register: informal

Sense 3

Meaning · English

(adjective) silver (either in material or in appearance)

Register: informal

Sense 4

Meaning · English

(adjective) gray

Register: informal

Examples

Tóc thầy bạc trắng như mây.The teacher's hair is gray like clouds.

Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Common questions

What does “bạc” mean?

(noun) silver

Is “bạc” formal or informal?

bạc is generally informal.