bộ xương

[ʔɓo˧˨ʔ sɨəŋ˧˧]

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Meaning · English

(noun) a skeleton

Noun

Where it’s used: Used Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora

Examples

Lão hành khất đúng là một bộ xương biết đi.The old beggar is a walking skeleton.

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 xương” mean?

(noun) a skeleton

Is “bộ xương” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.