bọ chét
[ʔɓɔ˧˨ʔ t͡ɕɛt̚˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(noun) a flea (a parasitic insect of the order Siphonaptera)
Noun
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Con chó bị bọ chét đầy mình.The dog is covered in fleas.
Editorial example (contributed-collins-enriched)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Common questions
What does “bọ chét” mean?
(noun) a flea (a parasitic insect of the order Siphonaptera)
Is “bọ chét” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.