bắp
[ʔɓap̚˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
Corn, maize — the Southern word; Northerners say ngô.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Cây lương thực hạt vàng — từ miền Nam; ngoài Bắc nói ngô.
Noun
Where it’s used:
Used
Miền Nam · Southern Vietnam
Examples
bắp chuốia banana blossom
Ghé mua trái bắp luộc ăn cho vui miệng.Grab a boiled corn cob for a tasty snack.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-31)
Equivalents & related
Common questions
What does “bắp” mean?
Corn, maize — the Southern word; Northerners say ngô.
Is “bắp” 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?
“ngô” (Tiếng Việt) — same meaning · other region.