bãi
[ʔɓaːj˦ˀ˥]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) shore; bank
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
bãi Saoname of a beach in Phú Quốc
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 ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(noun) field; plain; yard
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(noun) charlatan and/or vagabond
Common questions
What does “bãi” mean?
(noun) shore; bank
Is “bãi” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.