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.