bề thế
[ʔɓe˨˩ tʰe˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(adjective) considerable in size; sprawling
Adjective
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Được căn nhà bề thế như vầy ắt phải lao động miệt mài lắm ấy chứ.The family's sprawling house could indeed be the outcome of their hard-working progress.
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 “bề thế” mean?
(adjective) considerable in size; sprawling
Is “bề thế” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.