bổ
[ʔɓo˧˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
To split, cut open (fruit, wood) — the Northern word; Southerners say xẻ.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Chẻ ra, cắt ra — từ miền Bắc; trong Nam nói xẻ.
Where it’s used:
Used
Miền Bắc · Northern Vietnam
Examples
bổ củito split firewood
Ông bổ quả mít chia cho cả xóm.He split open the jackfruit and shared it with the whole neighborhood.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-31)
Equivalents & related
Common questions
What does “bổ” mean?
To split, cut open (fruit, wood) — the Northern word; Southerners say xẻ.
Is “bổ” 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?
“xẻ” (Tiếng Việt) — same meaning · other region.