bố
[ʔɓo˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
Father, dad — the Northern word; Southerners say ba.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Người cha — từ miền Bắc; trong Nam nói ba.
Noun
Where it’s used:
Used
Miền Bắc · Northern Vietnam
Examples
Bố tôi thích uống trà.My father likes drinking tea.
Bố dạy em tập xe đạp từ hồi lớp một.Dad taught me to ride a bike back in first grade.
Editorial example (contributed-collins-enriched)
Sources & notes
Local usage: Ba is a common southern alternative. [contributed-collins-enriched]
Equivalents & related
Common questions
What does “bố” mean?
Father, dad — the Northern word; Southerners say ba.
Is “bố” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.
What is the closest equivalent?
“ba” (Tiếng Việt) — same meaning · other region.