bao trùm
[ʔɓaːw˧˧ t͡ɕum˨˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(verb) to enclose and cover the whole of a certain area
Verb
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Bóng tối bao trùm lên cảnh vật.The darkness is covering the scene.
Không khí thân mật bao trùm cuộc họp.An atmosphere of intimacy pervaded the meeting.
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 “bao trùm” mean?
(verb) to enclose and cover the whole of a certain area
Is “bao trùm” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.