bộ luật hình sự
[ʔɓo˧˨ʔ lwət̚˧˨ʔ hïŋ˨˩ sɨ˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(noun) penal code; criminal code
Noun
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Bộ luật Hình sự năm 2015 có hiệu lực từ ngày 01/01/2018.The 2015 Penal Code took effect from January 1, 2018.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Common questions
What does “bộ luật hình sự” mean?
(noun) penal code; criminal code
Is “bộ luật hình sự” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.