bể
[ʔɓe˧˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) sea, ocean
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(noun) some small water bodies, reserves or containers; a lake, a pool, a water reserve, a water tank, etc.
Examples
bể bơia swimming pool
bể nướca water tank
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(verb) to break, to be broken
Sense 4
Meaning · English
(adjective) broken into pieces
Where it’s used:
Used
Miền Nam · Southern Vietnam
• Wiktionary labels this sense “Southern”
Common questions
What does “bể” mean?
(noun) sea, ocean
Is “bể” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.