bản
[ʔɓaːn˧˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) a version or copy
Connotation: offensive or derogatory to many
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
bản saoa copy
㐱刊文碑𫜵本，劄郎蒸渃天國。Therefore, the stele was engraved to make a copy, to record the riches of the Heavenly Kingdom.
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
(classifier) Indicates certain body parts
Connotation: offensive or derogatory to many
Examples
bản mặtface (derogatory)
Nói muốn rát bản họng luôn mà tụi nó có nghe đâu.There goes all my effort convincing them now that my damn throat is sored and they still don't give a shit.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(noun) small village in the highlands of Vietnam
Connotation: offensive or derogatory to many
Sense 4
Meaning · English
(noun) source; origin; root
Connotation: offensive or derogatory to many
Common questions
What does “bản” mean?
(noun) a version or copy
Is “bản” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.