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.