báo động
[ʔɓaːw˧˦ ʔɗəwŋ͡m˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(verb) to sound the alarm; to alarm
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Liệu rắn có thể dự báo động đất hay không?Can snakes predict earthquakes?
Tatoeba sentence #13379375 (CC BY 2.0 FR, tatoeba.org, retrieved 2026-07-31)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(noun) alarm; alert
Common questions
What does “báo động” mean?
(verb) to sound the alarm; to alarm
Is “báo động” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.