bao tử
[ʔɓaːw˧˧ tɨ˧˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
The stomach — the Southern word; Northerners say dạ dày.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Bộ phận tiêu hóa trong bụng — từ miền Nam; ngoài Bắc nói dạ dày.
Noun
Where it’s used:
Used
Miền Nam · Southern Vietnam
Examples
Ăn chậm nhai kĩ kẻo đau bao tử.Take slow and thorough bites, or else you'll get a stomachache.
Ăn trễ hoài nên bao tử tui yếu lắm.Always eating late — my stomach’s gotten weak.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-31)
Equivalents & related
Common questions
What does “bao tử” mean?
The stomach — the Southern word; Northerners say dạ dày.
Is “bao tử” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.
What is the closest equivalent?
“dạ dày” (Tiếng Việt) — same meaning · other region.