ban

[ʔɓaːn˧˧]

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Sense 1

Meaning · English

(noun) branch of administration in the feudal court (of which there are two types: the civil administrators and the martial office holders)

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

chi nhánh hành chính trong triều đình phong kiến

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Register: informal

Where it’s used: Used Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes

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Sense 2

Meaning · English

(noun) group (of people doing the same work); band; board; squad; committee

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

nhóm người làm cùng công việc

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Register: informal

Sense 3

Meaning · English

(noun) shift; work period

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

ca làm việc

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Register: informal

Sense 4

Meaning · English

(noun) orchid tree (Bauhinia variegata)

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

cây hồ đào

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Register: informal

Common questions

What does “ban” mean?

(noun) branch of administration in the feudal court (of which there are two types: the civil administrators and the martial office holders)

Is “ban” formal or informal?

ban is generally informal.