bào mòn
[ʔɓaːw˨˩ mɔn˨˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(verb) to whittle
Verb
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Nó thấy như thể chút tự tin còn sót lại đang dần bị bào mòn vậy.He felt as if what little remained of his self-confidence was slowly whittling away.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Common questions
What does “bào mòn” mean?
(verb) to whittle
Is “bào mòn” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.