bão
[ʔɓaːw˦ˀ˥]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
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) colicky pain (in the abdomen)
Register: informal
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(noun) rowdy and wild behaviour, such as in celebration after a triumph
Register: informal
Examples
Nhóm này sẽ di chuyển từ nhiều quận huyện tới điểm hẹn để tổ chức "bão".This group gathers from different districts and meets at a designated spot to hold a riot.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “bão” mean?
(noun) storm
Is “bão” formal or informal?
bão is generally informal.