bạn đời
[ʔɓaːn˧˨ʔ ʔɗəːj˨˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(noun) companion for life (i.e. one's wife or husband)
Noun
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Anh ấy là bạn đời của tôi.He is my life partner.
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: Usually implies a long-term life partner or spouse, not merely a casual romantic partner. [contributed-collins-enriched]
Common questions
What does “bạn đời” mean?
(noun) companion for life (i.e. one's wife or husband)
Is “bạn đời” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.