bổ tử
[ʔɓo˧˩ tɨ˧˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(noun) mandarin square (a large embroidered badge, with animal or bird insignia, sewn onto the surcoat of certain officials in Imperial China, Korea, Vietnam, and the Ryukyu Kingdom)
Noun
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Common questions
What does “bổ tử” mean?
(noun) mandarin square (a large embroidered badge, with animal or bird insignia, sewn onto the surcoat of certain officials in Imperial China, Korea, Vietnam, and the Ryukyu Kingdom)
Is “bổ tử” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.