bịt mắt
[ʔɓit̚˧˨ʔ mat̚˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(verb) to blindfold
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
đưa tù nhân đã bịt mắt lên tàuto bring blindfolded prisoners onto a boat
Cỡ việc này có bịt mắt lại vẫn làm được.I could do the job blindfolded.
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 ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(verb) to swindle; to deceive; to fool; to cheat
Common questions
What does “bịt mắt” mean?
(verb) to blindfold
Is “bịt mắt” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.