bàn chân
[ʔɓaːn˨˩ t͡ɕən˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(noun) a foot (the weight-bearing end of a limb)
Noun
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Bàn chân tôi bị phồng rộp.My foot has a blister.
Con mèo đang liếm bàn chân.The cat is licking its paw.
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: Bàn chân is natural for an animal’s paw; chân có móng nhọn is not idiomatic. [contributed-collins-enriched]
Common questions
What does “bàn chân” mean?
(noun) a foot (the weight-bearing end of a limb)
Is “bàn chân” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.