bạc phơ
[ʔɓaːk̚˧˨ʔ fəː˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(adjective) all white; snowy; grey-headed; grey-haired; hoary
Adjective
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
ông cụ tóc bạc phơa snowy-haired old man
Đêm qua em mơ gặp Bác Hồ
Râu Bác dài, tóc Bác bạc phơLast night I dreamed of Uncle Hồ
His beard was long, his hair was hoary
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Common questions
What does “bạc phơ” mean?
(adjective) all white; snowy; grey-headed; grey-haired; hoary
Is “bạc phơ” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.