Tiếng Việt · Word Attested

bao dung

[ʔɓaːw˧˧ zʊwŋ͡m˧˧]

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

(adjective) lenient; generous; forgiving; tolerant

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

thông cảm, rộng rãi, khoan dung

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AdjectiveRegister: formal

Where it’s used: Used Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora

Sources & notes

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Common questions

What does “bao dung” mean?

(adjective) lenient; generous; forgiving; tolerant

Is “bao dung” formal or informal?

bao dung is generally formal.