bỏ
[ʔɓɔ˧˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(verb) to put; to place
Register: informal
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
bỏ chai nước lên bànto put a bottle of water on the table
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sources & notes
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Sense 2
Meaning · English
(verb) to bring out to use for something
Register: informal
Examples
bỏ tiền ra mua đồ chơito spend money on buying toys
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(verb) to drop; to toss
Register: informal
Sense 4
Meaning · English
(noun) a godfather
Register: informal
Examples
bỏ đỡ đầumale godparent
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “bỏ” mean?
(verb) to put; to place
Is “bỏ” formal or informal?
bỏ is generally informal.