bác
[ʔɓaːk̚˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) an older adult; senior; elder
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) paternal uncle, father's elder brother
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(noun) paternal aunt-in-law, father's elder brother's wife
Sense 4
Meaning · English
(pronoun) you, someone who's presumably slightly older than one of my parents
Common questions
What does “bác” mean?
(noun) an older adult; senior; elder
Is “bác” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.