bạn bè
[ʔɓaːn˧˨ʔ ʔɓɛ˨˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) friends (generally speaking)
Register: informal
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Bạn bè luôn ở bên tôi lúc khó khăn.My friends are always there for me in difficult times.
Editorial example (contributed-collins-enriched)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗ Local usage: Bè makes this plural; a single friend is bạn. [contributed-collins-enriched]
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(verb) to make friends
Register: informal
Common questions
What does “bạn bè” mean?
(noun) friends (generally speaking)
Is “bạn bè” formal or informal?
bạn bè is generally informal.