bơ vơ
[ʔɓəː˧˧ vəː˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(adjective) forsaken; lonely; helpless
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
边𡗶𧣳𣷭巴把
𬌓𣘈滑𣳮包𣇞朱派Adrift at the edge of sky and sea alone,
How could this crimson heart ever be washed pale?
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 ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(adjective) desolate
Common questions
What does “bơ vơ” mean?
(adjective) forsaken; lonely; helpless
Is “bơ vơ” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.