bọ
[ʔɓɔ˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) insect; bug
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(noun) maggot
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(noun) guinea pig
Where it’s used:
Used
Miền Nam · Southern Vietnam
• Wiktionary labels this sense “Southern”
Sense 4
Meaning · English
(noun) father; dad
Where it’s used:
Used
Miền Trung · Central Vietnam
• Wiktionary labels this sense “Central”
Examples
Chú ni giống con bọ hung!You look so much like my son!
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “bọ” mean?
(noun) insect; bug
Is “bọ” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.