bí
[ʔɓi˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Register: informal
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
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Sense 2
Meaning · English
(noun) other plants in the Cucurbitaceae family
Register: informal
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(verb) to not know
Register: informal
Examples
Cái đó thì bí.I don't know about that.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sense 4
Meaning · English
(verb) stuffy; cramped
Register: informal
Examples
Phòng này không thông hơi nên bí quá!This room isn't well-ventilated, so it's too stuffy!
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “bí” mean?
(noun) pumpkin
Is “bí” formal or informal?
bí is generally informal.