bái
[ʔɓaːj˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(verb) to bow during an act of worship as sign of respect or to show sincerity
Verb
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
bái trờito bow to Heaven
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 “bái” mean?
(verb) to bow during an act of worship as sign of respect or to show sincerity
Is “bái” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.