Tiếng Việt · Word Attested

bem

[ʔɓɛm˧˧]

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

(verb) to beat; to give a beating

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

đánh; đòn

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VerbRegister: informal

Where it’s used: Used Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora

Hôm qua tụi nó bem nhau, giờ nằm viện hết rồi.Yesterday, they fought each other for some reason, now they're both at the hospital.

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Sources & notes

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Common questions

What does “bem” mean?

(verb) to beat; to give a beating

Is “bem” formal or informal?

bem is generally informal.