bình dân
[ʔɓïŋ˨˩ zən˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(adjective) like a commoner; informal
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
ăn mặc kiểu bình dânto dress informally
nếp sống bình dâninformal way of life
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Sources & notes
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Sense 2
Meaning · English
(adjective) popular, including a degree of informality
Examples
văn chương bình dânpopular literature
tiếng nói bình dânpopular voice
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(adjective) cheap; inexpensive
Examples
cơm bình dâncheap rice meal
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sense 4
Meaning · English
(noun) commoners
Common questions
What does “bình dân” mean?
(adjective) like a commoner; informal
Is “bình dân” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.