bố mẹ
[ʔɓo˧˦ mɛ˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
Mum and dad, one’s parents — the Northern pair; Southern families say ba má.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Cha mẹ — cách gọi miền Bắc; gia đình miền Nam nói ba má.
Noun
Where it’s used:
Used
Miền Bắc · Northern Vietnam
Examples
Bố mẹ tôi vẫn sống ở quê.My parents still live in the countryside.
Editorial example (contributed-collins-enriched)
Sources & notes
Local usage: Ba mẹ is a common southern alternative; bố mẹ is especially common in northern usage. [contributed-collins-enriched]
Equivalents & related
Common questions
What does “bố mẹ” mean?
Mum and dad, one’s parents — the Northern pair; Southern families say ba má.
Is “bố mẹ” 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 má” (Tiếng Việt) — same meaning · other region.