bách tính
[ʔɓajk̟̚˧˦ tïŋ˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(noun) common people, masses, ordinary citizens, general population
Noun
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Gặp loạn tỏ lòng thương bách tính;
Lên thuyền gạt lệ cảm ba quân.In the chaos, your love for the common people clearly shone;
Wiping away your tears, ye boarded the boat; the three armies were emotionally touched.
Hoàng đế làm hại bách tính chịu khổ, lấy một ít vàng bạc mà y lấy được của bách tính cũng chẳng phải là trộm cắp gì.The emperor harms the common people; taking some of the treasures he took from the common people isn't stealing at all.
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 “bách tính” mean?
(noun) common people, masses, ordinary citizens, general population
Is “bách tính” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.