bộc phát
[ʔɓəwk͡p̚˧˨ʔ faːt̚˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Verb
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Nạn đói bộc phát ở ...A famine broke out in ...
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 “bộc phát” mean?
(verb) to break out; explode; burst out
Is “bộc phát” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.