bách
[ʔɓajk̟̚˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) cypress, cypress tree
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Hàng bách này được trồng quanh khu vườn.These cypress trees were planted around the garden.
Editorial example (contributed-collins-enriched)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗ Local usage: Bách is a broad traditional term covering several cypress-like trees. [contributed-collins-enriched]
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(noun) small boat
Common questions
What does “bách” mean?
(noun) cypress, cypress tree
Is “bách” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.